Studying in Malaysia vs. Russia
Malaysia and Russia 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 €333 in Russia.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Russia
Cheaper monthly living
Russia
Lower visa proof of funds
Malaysia
Side-by-side comparison
Malaysia
Russia
Currency
MYR (RM)
RUB (₽)
Public tuition (annual)
RM25,000
≈ €5,000 / yr
₽300,000
≈ €2,940 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
RM60,000
≈ €12,000 / yr
₽450,000
≈ €4,410 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
RM2,767 / mo
≈ €553 / mo
₽33,950 / mo
≈ €333 / mo
Visa proof of funds
RM24,000
EMGS Student Pass — proof of funds (≈ RM 2,000/month)
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Cities tracked
Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru
Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Kazan, Novosibirsk
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.