Studying in Italy vs. Malaysia
Italy 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 €1,391 in Italy and €553 in Malaysia.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Italy
Cheaper monthly living
Malaysia
Lower visa proof of funds
Malaysia
Side-by-side comparison
Italy
Malaysia
Currency
EUR (€)
MYR (RM)
Public tuition (annual)
€2,200
RM25,000
≈ €5,000 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€14,000
RM60,000
≈ €12,000 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,391 / mo
RM2,767 / mo
≈ €553 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€7,460
Student visa annual means proof
RM24,000
EMGS Student Pass — proof of funds (≈ RM 2,000/month)
Cities tracked
Milan, Rome, Bologna
Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.