Studying in Finland vs. Netherlands
Finland and Netherlands 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 €1,730 in Netherlands.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Netherlands
Cheaper monthly living
Finland
Lower visa proof of funds
Finland
Side-by-side comparison
Finland
Netherlands
Currency
EUR (€)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
€12,000
€11,500
Private tuition (annual)
€14,000
€18,000
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,149 / mo
€1,730 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€6,720
Migri proof of means (≈ €560/month) for the study residence permit
€14,400
MVV proof of means (annual)
Cities tracked
Helsinki, Espoo, Tampere, Turku
Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Groningen
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.