Studying in Germany vs. Hungary
Germany 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 €1,439 in Germany and €582 in Hungary.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Germany
Cheaper monthly living
Hungary
Lower visa proof of funds
Hungary
Side-by-side comparison
Germany
Hungary
Currency
EUR (€)
HUF (Ft)
Public tuition (annual)
€0
Ft1,200,000
≈ €3,000 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€20,000
Ft5,000,000
≈ €12,500 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,439 / mo
Ft232,750 / mo
≈ €582 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€11,904
Sperrkonto (annual)
Ft2,400,000
Proof of means (≈ HUF 200,000/month) for the study residence permit
Cities tracked
Berlin, Munich, Cologne, Leipzig
Budapest, Debrecen, Szeged, Pecs
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.