Studying in Hungary vs. India
Hungary and India 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 €641 in Hungary and €296 in India.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
India
Cheaper monthly living
India
Lower visa proof of funds
India
Side-by-side comparison
Hungary
India
Currency
HUF (Ft)
INR (₹)
Public tuition (annual)
Ft1,200,000
≈ €3,304 / yr
₹200,000
≈ €1,821 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
Ft5,000,000
≈ €13,765 / yr
₹800,000
≈ €7,285 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
Ft232,750 / mo
≈ €641 / mo
₹32,550 / mo
≈ €296 / mo
Visa proof of funds
Ft2,400,000
Proof of means (≈ HUF 200,000/month) for the study residence permit
₹450,000
Proof of funds for the student visa (≈ ₹37,500/month)
Cities tracked
Budapest, Debrecen, Szeged, Pecs
Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.