Studying in France vs. Hungary
France and Hungary 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 €1,424 in France and €582 in Hungary.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Tie
Cheaper monthly living
Hungary
Lower visa proof of funds
Hungary
Side-by-side comparison
France
Hungary
Currency
EUR (€)
HUF (Ft)
Public tuition (annual)
€3,000
Ft1,200,000
≈ €3,000 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€12,000
Ft5,000,000
≈ €12,500 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,424 / mo
Ft232,750 / mo
≈ €582 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€7,380
Long-stay visa: €615/month proof
Ft2,400,000
Proof of means (≈ HUF 200,000/month) for the study residence permit
Cities tracked
Paris, Lyon, Toulouse
Budapest, Debrecen, Szeged, Pecs
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.