Studying in Japan vs. Norway
Japan and Norway 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 €1,222 in Norway.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Norway
Cheaper monthly living
Japan
Lower visa proof of funds
Japan
Side-by-side comparison
Japan
Norway
Currency
JPY (¥)
NOK (kr)
Public tuition (annual)
¥535,800
≈ €3,268 / yr
kr0
≈ €0 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
¥1,000,000
≈ €6,100 / yr
kr180,000
≈ €15,480 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
¥103,625 / mo
≈ €632 / mo
kr14,213 / mo
≈ €1,222 / mo
Visa proof of funds
¥2,000,000
Bank balance proof (COE)
kr151,690
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka
Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, Tromso
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.