Studying in Italy vs. Netherlands
Italy and Netherlands 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 €1,730 in Netherlands.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Italy
Cheaper monthly living
Italy
Lower visa proof of funds
Italy
Side-by-side comparison
Italy
Netherlands
Currency
EUR (€)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
€2,200
€11,500
Private tuition (annual)
€14,000
€18,000
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,391 / mo
€1,730 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€7,460
Student visa annual means proof
€14,400
MVV proof of means (annual)
Cities tracked
Milan, Rome, Bologna
Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Groningen
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.