Studying in Finland vs. South Korea
Finland and South Korea 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 €679 in South Korea.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
South Korea
Cheaper monthly living
South Korea
Lower visa proof of funds
South Korea
Side-by-side comparison
Finland
South Korea
Currency
EUR (€)
KRW (₩)
Public tuition (annual)
€12,000
₩8,000,000
≈ €5,098 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€14,000
₩12,000,000
≈ €7,646 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,149 / mo
₩1,066,250 / mo
≈ €679 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€9,600
Migri proof of means (≈ €800/month) for the study residence permit
₩13,000,000
Bank balance proof (D-2 visa)
Cities tracked
Helsinki, Espoo, Tampere, Turku
Seoul, Busan, Daejeon, Daegu
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.