Studying in Finland vs. United States
Finland and United States 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 €2,706 in United States.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Finland
Cheaper monthly living
Finland
Lower visa proof of funds
Finland
Side-by-side comparison
Finland
United States
Currency
EUR (€)
USD ($)
Public tuition (annual)
€12,000
$32,000
≈ €29,440 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€14,000
$58,000
≈ €53,360 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,149 / mo
$2,941 / mo
≈ €2,706 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€6,720
Migri proof of means (≈ €560/month) for the study residence permit
Varies by I-20 (school issues)
Varies by I-20 (school issues)
Cities tracked
Helsinki, Espoo, Tampere, Turku
New York, Boston, Los Angeles, Austin
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.