Studying in India vs. Italy
India and Italy 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 €358 in India and €1,391 in Italy.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Tie
Cheaper monthly living
India
Lower visa proof of funds
India
Side-by-side comparison
India
Italy
Currency
INR (₹)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
₹200,000
≈ €2,200 / yr
€2,200
Private tuition (annual)
₹800,000
≈ €8,800 / yr
€14,000
Monthly living (city avg)
₹32,550 / mo
≈ €358 / mo
€1,391 / mo
Visa proof of funds
₹450,000
Proof of funds for the student visa (≈ ₹37,500/month)
€7,460
Student visa annual means proof
Cities tracked
Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune
Milan, Rome, Bologna
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.