Studying in Germany vs. Switzerland
Germany and Switzerland 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 €2,335 in Switzerland.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Germany
Cheaper monthly living
Germany
Lower visa proof of funds
Germany
Side-by-side comparison
Germany
Switzerland
Currency
EUR (€)
CHF (CHF)
Public tuition (annual)
€0
CHF1,600
≈ €1,664 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€20,000
CHF25,000
≈ €26,000 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,439 / mo
CHF2,245 / mo
≈ €2,335 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€11,904
Sperrkonto (annual)
CHF21,000
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Berlin, Munich, Cologne, Leipzig
Zurich, Geneva, Lausanne, Bern
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.