Studying in Japan vs. Switzerland
Japan and Switzerland 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 €2,335 in Switzerland.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Switzerland
Cheaper monthly living
Japan
Lower visa proof of funds
Japan
Side-by-side comparison
Japan
Switzerland
Currency
JPY (¥)
CHF (CHF)
Public tuition (annual)
¥535,800
≈ €3,268 / yr
CHF1,600
≈ €1,664 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
¥1,000,000
≈ €6,100 / yr
CHF25,000
≈ €26,000 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
¥103,625 / mo
≈ €632 / mo
CHF2,245 / mo
≈ €2,335 / mo
Visa proof of funds
¥2,000,000
Bank balance proof (COE)
CHF21,000
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka
Zurich, Geneva, Lausanne, Bern
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.