Studying in India vs. Malaysia
India and Malaysia 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 €296 in India and €589 in Malaysia.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
India
Cheaper monthly living
India
Lower visa proof of funds
India
Side-by-side comparison
India
Malaysia
Currency
INR (₹)
MYR (RM)
Public tuition (annual)
₹200,000
≈ €1,821 / yr
RM25,000
≈ €5,318 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
₹800,000
≈ €7,285 / yr
RM60,000
≈ €12,762 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
₹32,550 / mo
≈ €296 / mo
RM2,767 / mo
≈ €589 / mo
Visa proof of funds
₹450,000
Proof of funds for the student visa (≈ ₹37,500/month)
RM24,000
EMGS Student Pass — proof of funds (≈ RM 2,000/month)
Cities tracked
Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune
Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.