Studying in Germany vs. Netherlands
Germany and Netherlands 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 €1,730 in Netherlands.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Germany
Cheaper monthly living
Germany
Lower visa proof of funds
Germany
Side-by-side comparison
Germany
Netherlands
Currency
EUR (€)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
€0
€11,500
Private tuition (annual)
€20,000
€18,000
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,439 / mo
€1,730 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€11,904
Sperrkonto (annual)
€14,400
MVV proof of means (annual)
Cities tracked
Berlin, Munich, Cologne, Leipzig
Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Groningen
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.