Studying in Hungary vs. Turkey
Hungary and Turkey 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 €500 in Turkey.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Turkey
Cheaper monthly living
Turkey
Lower visa proof of funds
Turkey
Side-by-side comparison
Hungary
Turkey
Currency
HUF (Ft)
TRY (₺)
Public tuition (annual)
Ft1,200,000
≈ €3,000 / yr
₺15,000
≈ €390 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
Ft5,000,000
≈ €12,500 / yr
₺200,000
≈ €5,200 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
Ft232,750 / mo
≈ €582 / mo
₺19,225 / mo
≈ €500 / mo
Visa proof of funds
Ft2,400,000
Proof of means (≈ HUF 200,000/month) for the study residence permit
₺200,000
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Budapest, Debrecen, Szeged, Pecs
Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Antalya
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.