Studying in Italy vs. Russia
Italy and Russia 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 €341 in Russia.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Italy
Cheaper monthly living
Russia
Lower visa proof of funds
Italy
Side-by-side comparison
Italy
Russia
Currency
EUR (€)
RUB (₽)
Public tuition (annual)
€2,200
₽300,000
≈ €3,009 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€14,000
₽450,000
≈ €4,514 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,391 / mo
₽33,950 / mo
≈ €341 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€10,180
Student visa annual means proof
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Cities tracked
Milan, Rome, Bologna
Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Kazan, Novosibirsk
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.