Studying in Hungary vs. Sweden
Hungary and Sweden 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 €1,241 in Sweden.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Hungary
Cheaper monthly living
Hungary
Lower visa proof of funds
Hungary
Side-by-side comparison
Hungary
Sweden
Currency
HUF (Ft)
SEK (kr)
Public tuition (annual)
Ft1,200,000
≈ €3,000 / yr
kr130,000
≈ €11,310 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
Ft5,000,000
≈ €12,500 / yr
kr160,000
≈ €13,920 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
Ft232,750 / mo
≈ €582 / mo
kr14,263 / mo
≈ €1,241 / mo
Visa proof of funds
Ft2,400,000
Proof of means (≈ HUF 200,000/month) for the study residence permit
kr114,480
Migrationsverket proof (SEK 9,540/month)
Cities tracked
Budapest, Debrecen, Szeged, Pecs
Stockholm, Gothenburg, Lund
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.