Studying in Finland vs. Ireland
Finland and Ireland 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 €1,778 in Ireland.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Finland
Cheaper monthly living
Finland
Lower visa proof of funds
Finland
Side-by-side comparison
Finland
Ireland
Currency
EUR (€)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
€12,000
€16,000
Private tuition (annual)
€14,000
€22,000
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,149 / mo
€1,778 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€6,720
Migri proof of means (≈ €560/month) for the study residence permit
€10,000
INIS proof of funds
Cities tracked
Helsinki, Espoo, Tampere, Turku
Dublin, Cork, Galway
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.