Studying in Germany vs. Portugal
Germany and Portugal 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 €948 in Portugal.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Germany
Cheaper monthly living
Portugal
Lower visa proof of funds
Portugal
Side-by-side comparison
Germany
Portugal
Currency
EUR (€)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
€0
€1,500
Private tuition (annual)
€20,000
€5,000
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,439 / mo
€948 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€11,904
Sperrkonto (annual)
€9,120
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Berlin, Munich, Cologne, Leipzig
Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra, Braga
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.