Studying in India vs. Sweden
India and Sweden 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 €296 in India and €1,285 in Sweden.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
India
Cheaper monthly living
India
Lower visa proof of funds
India
Side-by-side comparison
India
Sweden
Currency
INR (₹)
SEK (kr)
Public tuition (annual)
₹200,000
≈ €1,821 / yr
kr130,000
≈ €11,712 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
₹800,000
≈ €7,285 / yr
kr160,000
≈ €14,414 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
₹32,550 / mo
≈ €296 / mo
kr14,263 / mo
≈ €1,285 / mo
Visa proof of funds
₹450,000
Proof of funds for the student visa (≈ ₹37,500/month)
kr127,872
Migrationsverket proof (SEK 10,656/month)
Cities tracked
Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune
Stockholm, Gothenburg, Lund
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.