Studying in India vs. Spain
India and Spain 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 €1,398 in Spain.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
India
Cheaper monthly living
India
Lower visa proof of funds
India
Side-by-side comparison
India
Spain
Currency
INR (₹)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
₹200,000
≈ €2,200 / yr
€2,500
Private tuition (annual)
₹800,000
≈ €8,800 / yr
€12,000
Monthly living (city avg)
₹32,550 / mo
≈ €358 / mo
€1,398 / mo
Visa proof of funds
₹450,000
Proof of funds for the student visa (≈ ₹37,500/month)
€7,560
Student visa proof of means (€630/month)
Cities tracked
Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune
Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.