Studying in Germany vs. Norway
Germany and Norway 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 €1,222 in Norway.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Tie
Cheaper monthly living
Norway
Lower visa proof of funds
Germany
Side-by-side comparison
Germany
Norway
Currency
EUR (€)
NOK (kr)
Public tuition (annual)
€0
kr0
≈ €0 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€20,000
kr180,000
≈ €15,480 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,439 / mo
kr14,213 / mo
≈ €1,222 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€11,904
Sperrkonto (annual)
kr151,690
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Berlin, Munich, Cologne, Leipzig
Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, Tromso
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.