Studying in Italy vs. South Korea
Italy and South Korea 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 €714 in South Korea.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Italy
Cheaper monthly living
South Korea
Lower visa proof of funds
Italy
Side-by-side comparison
Italy
South Korea
Currency
EUR (€)
KRW (₩)
Public tuition (annual)
€2,200
₩8,000,000
≈ €5,360 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€14,000
₩12,000,000
≈ €8,040 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,391 / mo
₩1,066,250 / mo
≈ €714 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€7,460
Student visa annual means proof
₩13,000,000
Bank balance proof (D-2 visa)
Cities tracked
Milan, Rome, Bologna
Seoul, Busan, Daejeon, Daegu
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.