Studying in Estonia vs. Switzerland
Estonia and Switzerland are both popular study destinations — but the price tag, visa rules, and currency differ. We pulled the numbers from our cost calculator: monthly living averages €735 in Estonia and €2,335 in Switzerland.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Switzerland
Cheaper monthly living
Estonia
Lower visa proof of funds
Estonia
Side-by-side comparison
Estonia
Switzerland
Currency
EUR (€)
CHF (CHF)
Public tuition (annual)
€2,500
CHF1,600
≈ €1,664 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€8,000
CHF25,000
≈ €26,000 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€735 / mo
CHF2,245 / mo
≈ €2,335 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€4,200
Proof of funds (annual)
CHF21,000
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Tartu, Tallinn
Zurich, Geneva, Lausanne, Bern
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.