Studying in India vs. Saudi Arabia
India and Saudi Arabia 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 €1,072 in Saudi Arabia.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Saudi Arabia
Cheaper monthly living
India
Lower visa proof of funds
India
Side-by-side comparison
India
Saudi Arabia
Currency
INR (₹)
SAR (SR)
Public tuition (annual)
₹200,000
≈ €2,200 / yr
SR0
≈ €0 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
₹800,000
≈ €8,800 / yr
SR60,000
≈ €14,700 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
₹32,550 / mo
≈ €358 / mo
SR4,375 / mo
≈ €1,072 / mo
Visa proof of funds
₹450,000
Proof of funds for the student visa (≈ ₹37,500/month)
SR36,000
Proof of funds (≈ SR 3,000/month) — often covered by a scholarship
Cities tracked
Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune
Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Mecca
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.