Studying in Hungary vs. New Zealand
Hungary and New Zealand 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 €852 in New Zealand.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Hungary
Cheaper monthly living
Hungary
Lower visa proof of funds
Hungary
Side-by-side comparison
Hungary
New Zealand
Currency
HUF (Ft)
NZD (NZ$)
Public tuition (annual)
Ft1,200,000
≈ €3,000 / yr
NZ$28,000
≈ €15,680 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
Ft5,000,000
≈ €12,500 / yr
NZ$35,000
≈ €19,600 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
Ft232,750 / mo
≈ €582 / mo
NZ$1,521 / mo
≈ €852 / mo
Visa proof of funds
Ft2,400,000
Proof of means (≈ HUF 200,000/month) for the study residence permit
NZ$20,000
Living costs proof (annual)
Cities tracked
Budapest, Debrecen, Szeged, Pecs
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.