Studying in India vs. Uae
India and Uae 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 €1,350 in Uae.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
India
Cheaper monthly living
India
Lower visa proof of funds
India
Side-by-side comparison
India
Uae
Currency
INR (₹)
AED (AED)
Public tuition (annual)
₹200,000
≈ €2,200 / yr
AED55,000
≈ €13,750 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
₹800,000
≈ €8,800 / yr
AED95,000
≈ €23,750 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
₹32,550 / mo
≈ €358 / mo
AED5,400 / mo
≈ €1,350 / 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
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.