Studying in India vs. United States
India and United States 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 €2,706 in United States.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
India
Cheaper monthly living
India
Lower visa proof of funds
India
Side-by-side comparison
India
United States
Currency
INR (₹)
USD ($)
Public tuition (annual)
₹200,000
≈ €2,200 / yr
$32,000
≈ €29,440 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
₹800,000
≈ €8,800 / yr
$58,000
≈ €53,360 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
₹32,550 / mo
≈ €358 / mo
$2,941 / mo
≈ €2,706 / mo
Visa proof of funds
₹450,000
Proof of funds for the student visa (≈ ₹37,500/month)
Varies by I-20 (school issues)
Varies by I-20 (school issues)
Cities tracked
Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune
New York, Boston, Los Angeles, Austin
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.