Studying in Japan vs. Russia
Japan and Russia 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 €571 in Japan and €341 in Russia.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Japan
Cheaper monthly living
Russia
Lower visa proof of funds
Japan
Side-by-side comparison
Japan
Russia
Currency
JPY (¥)
RUB (₽)
Public tuition (annual)
¥535,800
≈ €2,951 / yr
₽300,000
≈ €3,009 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
¥1,000,000
≈ €5,507 / yr
₽450,000
≈ €4,514 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
¥103,625 / mo
≈ €571 / mo
₽33,950 / mo
≈ €341 / mo
Visa proof of funds
¥2,000,000
Bank balance proof (COE)
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Cities tracked
Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka
Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Kazan, Novosibirsk
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.