Studying in Germany vs. South Korea
Germany and South Korea 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 €714 in South Korea.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Germany
Cheaper monthly living
South Korea
Lower visa proof of funds
South Korea
Side-by-side comparison
Germany
South Korea
Currency
EUR (€)
KRW (₩)
Public tuition (annual)
€0
₩8,000,000
≈ €5,360 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€20,000
₩12,000,000
≈ €8,040 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,439 / mo
₩1,066,250 / mo
≈ €714 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€11,904
Sperrkonto (annual)
₩13,000,000
Bank balance proof (D-2 visa)
Cities tracked
Berlin, Munich, Cologne, Leipzig
Seoul, Busan, Daejeon, Daegu
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.