Studying in Finland vs. Italy
Finland and Italy 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 €1,391 in Italy.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Italy
Cheaper monthly living
Finland
Lower visa proof of funds
Finland
Side-by-side comparison
Finland
Italy
Currency
EUR (€)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
€12,000
€2,200
Private tuition (annual)
€14,000
€14,000
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,149 / mo
€1,391 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€6,720
Migri proof of means (≈ €560/month) for the study residence permit
€7,460
Student visa annual means proof
Cities tracked
Helsinki, Espoo, Tampere, Turku
Milan, Rome, Bologna
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.