Studying in Estonia vs. Turkey
Estonia and Turkey 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 €500 in Turkey.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Turkey
Cheaper monthly living
Turkey
Lower visa proof of funds
Estonia
Side-by-side comparison
Estonia
Turkey
Currency
EUR (€)
TRY (₺)
Public tuition (annual)
€2,500
₺15,000
≈ €390 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€8,000
₺200,000
≈ €5,200 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€735 / mo
₺19,225 / mo
≈ €500 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€4,200
Proof of funds (annual)
₺200,000
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Tartu, Tallinn
Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Antalya
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.