Studying in Germany vs. New Zealand
Germany and New Zealand 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 €852 in New Zealand.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Germany
Cheaper monthly living
New Zealand
Lower visa proof of funds
New Zealand
Side-by-side comparison
Germany
New Zealand
Currency
EUR (€)
NZD (NZ$)
Public tuition (annual)
€0
NZ$28,000
≈ €15,680 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€20,000
NZ$35,000
≈ €19,600 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,439 / mo
NZ$1,521 / mo
≈ €852 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€11,904
Sperrkonto (annual)
NZ$20,000
Living costs proof (annual)
Cities tracked
Berlin, Munich, Cologne, Leipzig
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.