Studying in Finland vs. Saudi Arabia
Finland and Saudi Arabia 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 €1,072 in Saudi Arabia.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Saudi Arabia
Cheaper monthly living
Saudi Arabia
Lower visa proof of funds
Finland
Side-by-side comparison
Finland
Saudi Arabia
Currency
EUR (€)
SAR (SR)
Public tuition (annual)
€12,000
SR0
≈ €0 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€14,000
SR60,000
≈ €14,700 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,149 / mo
SR4,375 / mo
≈ €1,072 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€6,720
Migri proof of means (≈ €560/month) for the study residence permit
SR36,000
Proof of funds (≈ SR 3,000/month) — often covered by a scholarship
Cities tracked
Helsinki, Espoo, Tampere, Turku
Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Mecca
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.