Studying in Germany vs. Japan
Germany and Japan 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 €632 in Japan.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Germany
Cheaper monthly living
Japan
Lower visa proof of funds
Germany
Side-by-side comparison
Germany
Japan
Currency
EUR (€)
JPY (¥)
Public tuition (annual)
€0
¥535,800
≈ €3,268 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€20,000
¥1,000,000
≈ €6,100 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,439 / mo
¥103,625 / mo
≈ €632 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€11,904
Sperrkonto (annual)
¥2,000,000
Bank balance proof (COE)
Cities tracked
Berlin, Munich, Cologne, Leipzig
Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.