Studying in Hungary vs. Japan
Hungary and Japan 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 €632 in Japan.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Hungary
Cheaper monthly living
Hungary
Lower visa proof of funds
Hungary
Side-by-side comparison
Hungary
Japan
Currency
HUF (Ft)
JPY (¥)
Public tuition (annual)
Ft1,200,000
≈ €3,000 / yr
¥535,800
≈ €3,268 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
Ft5,000,000
≈ €12,500 / yr
¥1,000,000
≈ €6,100 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
Ft232,750 / mo
≈ €582 / mo
¥103,625 / mo
≈ €632 / mo
Visa proof of funds
Ft2,400,000
Proof of means (≈ HUF 200,000/month) for the study residence permit
¥2,000,000
Bank balance proof (COE)
Cities tracked
Budapest, Debrecen, Szeged, Pecs
Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.