Studying in Malaysia vs. Sweden
Malaysia and Sweden 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 €1,241 in Sweden.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Malaysia
Cheaper monthly living
Malaysia
Lower visa proof of funds
Malaysia
Side-by-side comparison
Malaysia
Sweden
Currency
MYR (RM)
SEK (kr)
Public tuition (annual)
RM25,000
≈ €5,000 / yr
kr130,000
≈ €11,310 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
RM60,000
≈ €12,000 / yr
kr160,000
≈ €13,920 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
RM2,767 / mo
≈ €553 / mo
kr14,263 / mo
≈ €1,241 / mo
Visa proof of funds
RM24,000
EMGS Student Pass — proof of funds (≈ RM 2,000/month)
kr114,480
Migrationsverket proof (SEK 9,540/month)
Cities tracked
Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru
Stockholm, Gothenburg, Lund
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.