Studying in Japan vs. Uae
Japan and Uae 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 €1,265 in Uae.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Japan
Cheaper monthly living
Japan
Lower visa proof of funds
Japan
Side-by-side comparison
Japan
Uae
Currency
JPY (¥)
AED (AED)
Public tuition (annual)
¥535,800
≈ €2,951 / yr
AED55,000
≈ €12,887 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
¥1,000,000
≈ €5,507 / yr
AED95,000
≈ €22,259 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
¥103,625 / mo
≈ €571 / mo
AED5,400 / mo
≈ €1,265 / mo
Visa proof of funds
¥2,000,000
Bank balance proof (COE)
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Cities tracked
Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.