Studying in Hungary vs. Ireland
Hungary and Ireland 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 €582 in Hungary and €1,778 in Ireland.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Hungary
Cheaper monthly living
Hungary
Lower visa proof of funds
Hungary
Side-by-side comparison
Hungary
Ireland
Currency
HUF (Ft)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
Ft1,200,000
≈ €3,000 / yr
€16,000
Private tuition (annual)
Ft5,000,000
≈ €12,500 / yr
€22,000
Monthly living (city avg)
Ft232,750 / mo
≈ €582 / mo
€1,778 / mo
Visa proof of funds
Ft2,400,000
Proof of means (≈ HUF 200,000/month) for the study residence permit
€10,000
INIS proof of funds
Cities tracked
Budapest, Debrecen, Szeged, Pecs
Dublin, Cork, Galway
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.