Studying in Japan vs. Spain
Japan and Spain 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 €1,398 in Spain.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Spain
Cheaper monthly living
Japan
Lower visa proof of funds
Spain
Side-by-side comparison
Japan
Spain
Currency
JPY (¥)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
¥535,800
≈ €3,268 / yr
€2,500
Private tuition (annual)
¥1,000,000
≈ €6,100 / yr
€12,000
Monthly living (city avg)
¥103,625 / mo
≈ €632 / mo
€1,398 / mo
Visa proof of funds
¥2,000,000
Bank balance proof (COE)
€7,560
Student visa proof of means (€630/month)
Cities tracked
Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka
Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.