Studying in India vs. Netherlands
India and Netherlands 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 €1,730 in Netherlands.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
India
Cheaper monthly living
India
Lower visa proof of funds
India
Side-by-side comparison
India
Netherlands
Currency
INR (₹)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
₹200,000
≈ €2,200 / yr
€11,500
Private tuition (annual)
₹800,000
≈ €8,800 / yr
€18,000
Monthly living (city avg)
₹32,550 / mo
≈ €358 / mo
€1,730 / mo
Visa proof of funds
₹450,000
Proof of funds for the student visa (≈ ₹37,500/month)
€14,400
MVV proof of means (annual)
Cities tracked
Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune
Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Groningen
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.