Studying in France vs. Russia
France and Russia 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 €341 in Russia.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
France
Cheaper monthly living
Russia
Lower visa proof of funds
France
Side-by-side comparison
France
Russia
Currency
EUR (€)
RUB (₽)
Public tuition (annual)
€3,000
₽300,000
≈ €3,009 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€12,000
₽450,000
≈ €4,514 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,424 / mo
₽33,950 / mo
≈ €341 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€10,530
Long-stay visa: €877.50/month proof
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Cities tracked
Paris, Lyon, Toulouse
Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Kazan, Novosibirsk
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.