Studying in Hungary vs. Saudi Arabia
Hungary and Saudi Arabia 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 €1,072 in Saudi Arabia.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Saudi Arabia
Cheaper monthly living
Hungary
Lower visa proof of funds
Hungary
Side-by-side comparison
Hungary
Saudi Arabia
Currency
HUF (Ft)
SAR (SR)
Public tuition (annual)
Ft1,200,000
≈ €3,000 / yr
SR0
≈ €0 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
Ft5,000,000
≈ €12,500 / yr
SR60,000
≈ €14,700 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
Ft232,750 / mo
≈ €582 / mo
SR4,375 / mo
≈ €1,072 / mo
Visa proof of funds
Ft2,400,000
Proof of means (≈ HUF 200,000/month) for the study residence permit
SR36,000
Proof of funds (≈ SR 3,000/month) — often covered by a scholarship
Cities tracked
Budapest, Debrecen, Szeged, Pecs
Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Mecca
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.