Studying in Malaysia vs. Poland
Malaysia and Poland 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 €553 in Malaysia and €1,052 in Poland.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Poland
Cheaper monthly living
Malaysia
Lower visa proof of funds
Poland
Side-by-side comparison
Malaysia
Poland
Currency
MYR (RM)
PLN (zł)
Public tuition (annual)
RM25,000
≈ €5,000 / yr
zł9,000
≈ €2,070 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
RM60,000
≈ €12,000 / yr
zł16,000
≈ €3,680 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
RM2,767 / mo
≈ €553 / mo
zł4,575 / mo
≈ €1,052 / mo
Visa proof of funds
RM24,000
EMGS Student Pass — proof of funds (≈ RM 2,000/month)
zł9,800
Student visa: PLN ~820/month proof
Cities tracked
Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru
Warsaw, Krakow, Wroclaw
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.