Studying in Italy vs. New Zealand
Italy 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 €1,391 in Italy and €852 in New Zealand.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Italy
Cheaper monthly living
New Zealand
Lower visa proof of funds
Italy
Side-by-side comparison
Italy
New Zealand
Currency
EUR (€)
NZD (NZ$)
Public tuition (annual)
€2,200
NZ$28,000
≈ €15,680 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€14,000
NZ$35,000
≈ €19,600 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,391 / mo
NZ$1,521 / mo
≈ €852 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€7,460
Student visa annual means proof
NZ$20,000
Living costs proof (annual)
Cities tracked
Milan, Rome, Bologna
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.