Studying in Finland vs. Poland
Finland and Poland 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 €1,052 in Poland.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Poland
Cheaper monthly living
Poland
Lower visa proof of funds
Poland
Side-by-side comparison
Finland
Poland
Currency
EUR (€)
PLN (zł)
Public tuition (annual)
€12,000
zł9,000
≈ €2,070 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€14,000
zł16,000
≈ €3,680 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,149 / mo
zł4,575 / mo
≈ €1,052 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€6,720
Migri proof of means (≈ €560/month) for the study residence permit
zł9,800
Student visa: PLN ~820/month proof
Cities tracked
Helsinki, Espoo, Tampere, Turku
Warsaw, Krakow, Wroclaw
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.