Studying in Ireland vs. New Zealand
Ireland and New Zealand 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 €852 in New Zealand.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
New Zealand
Cheaper monthly living
New Zealand
Lower visa proof of funds
Ireland
Side-by-side comparison
Ireland
New Zealand
Currency
EUR (€)
NZD (NZ$)
Public tuition (annual)
€16,000
NZ$28,000
≈ €15,680 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€22,000
NZ$35,000
≈ €19,600 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,778 / mo
NZ$1,521 / mo
≈ €852 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€10,000
INIS proof of funds
NZ$20,000
Living costs proof (annual)
Cities tracked
Dublin, Cork, Galway
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.