Studying in Italy vs. Spain
Italy and Spain 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 €1,398 in Spain.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Italy
Cheaper monthly living
Italy
Lower visa proof of funds
Italy
Side-by-side comparison
Italy
Spain
Currency
EUR (€)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
€2,200
€2,500
Private tuition (annual)
€14,000
€12,000
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,391 / mo
€1,398 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€7,460
Student visa annual means proof
€7,560
Student visa proof of means (€630/month)
Cities tracked
Milan, Rome, Bologna
Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.