Studying in India vs. Russia
India and Russia 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 €333 in Russia.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
India
Cheaper monthly living
Russia
Lower visa proof of funds
India
Side-by-side comparison
India
Russia
Currency
INR (₹)
RUB (₽)
Public tuition (annual)
₹200,000
≈ €2,200 / yr
₽300,000
≈ €2,940 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
₹800,000
≈ €8,800 / yr
₽450,000
≈ €4,410 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
₹32,550 / mo
≈ €358 / mo
₽33,950 / mo
≈ €333 / mo
Visa proof of funds
₹450,000
Proof of funds for the student visa (≈ ₹37,500/month)
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Cities tracked
Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune
Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Kazan, Novosibirsk
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.