Studying in India vs. South Korea
India and South Korea 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 €714 in South Korea.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
India
Cheaper monthly living
India
Lower visa proof of funds
India
Side-by-side comparison
India
South Korea
Currency
INR (₹)
KRW (₩)
Public tuition (annual)
₹200,000
≈ €2,200 / yr
₩8,000,000
≈ €5,360 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
₹800,000
≈ €8,800 / yr
₩12,000,000
≈ €8,040 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
₹32,550 / mo
≈ €358 / mo
₩1,066,250 / mo
≈ €714 / mo
Visa proof of funds
₹450,000
Proof of funds for the student visa (≈ ₹37,500/month)
₩13,000,000
Bank balance proof (D-2 visa)
Cities tracked
Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune
Seoul, Busan, Daejeon, Daegu
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.