Studying in India vs. Japan
India and Japan 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 €632 in Japan.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
India
Cheaper monthly living
India
Lower visa proof of funds
India
Side-by-side comparison
India
Japan
Currency
INR (₹)
JPY (¥)
Public tuition (annual)
₹200,000
≈ €2,200 / yr
¥535,800
≈ €3,268 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
₹800,000
≈ €8,800 / yr
¥1,000,000
≈ €6,100 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
₹32,550 / mo
≈ €358 / mo
¥103,625 / mo
≈ €632 / mo
Visa proof of funds
₹450,000
Proof of funds for the student visa (≈ ₹37,500/month)
¥2,000,000
Bank balance proof (COE)
Cities tracked
Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune
Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.