Studying in Hungary vs. Spain
Hungary and Spain 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 €1,398 in Spain.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Spain
Cheaper monthly living
Hungary
Lower visa proof of funds
Hungary
Side-by-side comparison
Hungary
Spain
Currency
HUF (Ft)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
Ft1,200,000
≈ €3,000 / yr
€2,500
Private tuition (annual)
Ft5,000,000
≈ €12,500 / yr
€12,000
Monthly living (city avg)
Ft232,750 / mo
≈ €582 / mo
€1,398 / mo
Visa proof of funds
Ft2,400,000
Proof of means (≈ HUF 200,000/month) for the study residence permit
€7,560
Student visa proof of means (€630/month)
Cities tracked
Budapest, Debrecen, Szeged, Pecs
Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.