Studying in Finland vs. France
Finland and France 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 €1,149 in Finland and €1,424 in France.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
France
Cheaper monthly living
Finland
Lower visa proof of funds
Finland
Side-by-side comparison
Finland
France
Currency
EUR (€)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
€12,000
€3,000
Private tuition (annual)
€14,000
€12,000
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,149 / mo
€1,424 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€6,720
Migri proof of means (≈ €560/month) for the study residence permit
€7,380
Long-stay visa: €615/month proof
Cities tracked
Helsinki, Espoo, Tampere, Turku
Paris, Lyon, Toulouse
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.