Studying in India vs. United Kingdom
India and United Kingdom 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 €1,836 in United Kingdom.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
India
Cheaper monthly living
India
Lower visa proof of funds
India
Side-by-side comparison
India
United Kingdom
Currency
INR (₹)
GBP (£)
Public tuition (annual)
₹200,000
≈ €2,200 / yr
£22,000
≈ €25,740 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
₹800,000
≈ €8,800 / yr
£38,000
≈ €44,460 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
₹32,550 / mo
≈ €358 / mo
£1,569 / mo
≈ €1,836 / mo
Visa proof of funds
₹450,000
Proof of funds for the student visa (≈ ₹37,500/month)
£12,006
UKVI maintenance (outside London)
Cities tracked
Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune
London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.