Studying in Hungary vs. Malaysia
Hungary and Malaysia 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 €553 in Malaysia.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Hungary
Cheaper monthly living
Malaysia
Lower visa proof of funds
Malaysia
Side-by-side comparison
Hungary
Malaysia
Currency
HUF (Ft)
MYR (RM)
Public tuition (annual)
Ft1,200,000
≈ €3,000 / yr
RM25,000
≈ €5,000 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
Ft5,000,000
≈ €12,500 / yr
RM60,000
≈ €12,000 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
Ft232,750 / mo
≈ €582 / mo
RM2,767 / mo
≈ €553 / mo
Visa proof of funds
Ft2,400,000
Proof of means (≈ HUF 200,000/month) for the study residence permit
RM24,000
EMGS Student Pass — proof of funds (≈ RM 2,000/month)
Cities tracked
Budapest, Debrecen, Szeged, Pecs
Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.