Studying in Finland vs. Sweden
Finland and Sweden 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 €1,285 in Sweden.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Sweden
Cheaper monthly living
Finland
Lower visa proof of funds
Finland
Side-by-side comparison
Finland
Sweden
Currency
EUR (€)
SEK (kr)
Public tuition (annual)
€12,000
kr130,000
≈ €11,712 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€14,000
kr160,000
≈ €14,414 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,149 / mo
kr14,263 / mo
≈ €1,285 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€9,600
Migri proof of means (≈ €800/month) for the study residence permit
kr127,872
Migrationsverket proof (SEK 10,656/month)
Cities tracked
Helsinki, Espoo, Tampere, Turku
Stockholm, Gothenburg, Lund
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.