Studying in Hungary vs. South Korea
Hungary and South Korea 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 €714 in South Korea.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Hungary
Cheaper monthly living
Hungary
Lower visa proof of funds
Hungary
Side-by-side comparison
Hungary
South Korea
Currency
HUF (Ft)
KRW (₩)
Public tuition (annual)
Ft1,200,000
≈ €3,000 / yr
₩8,000,000
≈ €5,360 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
Ft5,000,000
≈ €12,500 / yr
₩12,000,000
≈ €8,040 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
Ft232,750 / mo
≈ €582 / mo
₩1,066,250 / mo
≈ €714 / mo
Visa proof of funds
Ft2,400,000
Proof of means (≈ HUF 200,000/month) for the study residence permit
₩13,000,000
Bank balance proof (D-2 visa)
Cities tracked
Budapest, Debrecen, Szeged, Pecs
Seoul, Busan, Daejeon, Daegu
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.