Studying in India vs. Portugal
India and Portugal 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 €948 in Portugal.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Portugal
Cheaper monthly living
India
Lower visa proof of funds
India
Side-by-side comparison
India
Portugal
Currency
INR (₹)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
₹200,000
≈ €2,200 / yr
€1,500
Private tuition (annual)
₹800,000
≈ €8,800 / yr
€5,000
Monthly living (city avg)
₹32,550 / mo
≈ €358 / mo
€948 / mo
Visa proof of funds
₹450,000
Proof of funds for the student visa (≈ ₹37,500/month)
€9,120
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune
Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra, Braga
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.