Studying in Hungary vs. Poland
Hungary and Poland 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 €1,052 in Poland.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Poland
Cheaper monthly living
Hungary
Lower visa proof of funds
Poland
Side-by-side comparison
Hungary
Poland
Currency
HUF (Ft)
PLN (zł)
Public tuition (annual)
Ft1,200,000
≈ €3,000 / yr
zł9,000
≈ €2,070 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
Ft5,000,000
≈ €12,500 / yr
zł16,000
≈ €3,680 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
Ft232,750 / mo
≈ €582 / mo
zł4,575 / mo
≈ €1,052 / mo
Visa proof of funds
Ft2,400,000
Proof of means (≈ HUF 200,000/month) for the study residence permit
zł9,800
Student visa: PLN ~820/month proof
Cities tracked
Budapest, Debrecen, Szeged, Pecs
Warsaw, Krakow, Wroclaw
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.