Studying in Japan vs. Saudi Arabia
Japan and Saudi Arabia 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 €1,072 in Saudi Arabia.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Saudi Arabia
Cheaper monthly living
Japan
Lower visa proof of funds
Saudi Arabia
Side-by-side comparison
Japan
Saudi Arabia
Currency
JPY (¥)
SAR (SR)
Public tuition (annual)
¥535,800
≈ €3,268 / yr
SR0
≈ €0 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
¥1,000,000
≈ €6,100 / yr
SR60,000
≈ €14,700 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
¥103,625 / mo
≈ €632 / mo
SR4,375 / mo
≈ €1,072 / mo
Visa proof of funds
¥2,000,000
Bank balance proof (COE)
SR36,000
Proof of funds (≈ SR 3,000/month) — often covered by a scholarship
Cities tracked
Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka
Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Mecca
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.