Studying in Ireland vs. Malaysia
Ireland and Malaysia 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 €1,778 in Ireland and €553 in Malaysia.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Malaysia
Cheaper monthly living
Malaysia
Lower visa proof of funds
Malaysia
Side-by-side comparison
Ireland
Malaysia
Currency
EUR (€)
MYR (RM)
Public tuition (annual)
€16,000
RM25,000
≈ €5,000 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€22,000
RM60,000
≈ €12,000 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,778 / mo
RM2,767 / mo
≈ €553 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€10,000
INIS proof of funds
RM24,000
EMGS Student Pass — proof of funds (≈ RM 2,000/month)
Cities tracked
Dublin, Cork, Galway
Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.