Studying in Italy vs. Switzerland
Italy and Switzerland 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 €2,335 in Switzerland.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Switzerland
Cheaper monthly living
Italy
Lower visa proof of funds
Italy
Side-by-side comparison
Italy
Switzerland
Currency
EUR (€)
CHF (CHF)
Public tuition (annual)
€2,200
CHF1,600
≈ €1,664 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€14,000
CHF25,000
≈ €26,000 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,391 / mo
CHF2,245 / mo
≈ €2,335 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€7,460
Student visa annual means proof
CHF21,000
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Milan, Rome, Bologna
Zurich, Geneva, Lausanne, Bern
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.