Studying in Hungary vs. Russia
Hungary and Russia 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 €641 in Hungary and €341 in Russia.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Russia
Cheaper monthly living
Russia
Lower visa proof of funds
Hungary
Side-by-side comparison
Hungary
Russia
Currency
HUF (Ft)
RUB (₽)
Public tuition (annual)
Ft1,200,000
≈ €3,304 / yr
₽300,000
≈ €3,009 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
Ft5,000,000
≈ €13,765 / yr
₽450,000
≈ €4,514 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
Ft232,750 / mo
≈ €641 / mo
₽33,950 / mo
≈ €341 / mo
Visa proof of funds
Ft2,400,000
Proof of means (≈ HUF 200,000/month) for the study residence permit
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Cities tracked
Budapest, Debrecen, Szeged, Pecs
Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Kazan, Novosibirsk
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.