Studying in Japan vs. Netherlands
Japan and Netherlands 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 €632 in Japan and €1,730 in Netherlands.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Japan
Cheaper monthly living
Japan
Lower visa proof of funds
Japan
Side-by-side comparison
Japan
Netherlands
Currency
JPY (¥)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
¥535,800
≈ €3,268 / yr
€11,500
Private tuition (annual)
¥1,000,000
≈ €6,100 / yr
€18,000
Monthly living (city avg)
¥103,625 / mo
≈ €632 / mo
€1,730 / mo
Visa proof of funds
¥2,000,000
Bank balance proof (COE)
€14,400
MVV proof of means (annual)
Cities tracked
Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka
Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Groningen
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.