Studying in Malaysia vs. Turkey
Malaysia and Turkey 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 €500 in Turkey.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Turkey
Cheaper monthly living
Turkey
Lower visa proof of funds
Malaysia
Side-by-side comparison
Malaysia
Turkey
Currency
MYR (RM)
TRY (₺)
Public tuition (annual)
RM25,000
≈ €5,000 / yr
₺15,000
≈ €390 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
RM60,000
≈ €12,000 / yr
₺200,000
≈ €5,200 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
RM2,767 / mo
≈ €553 / mo
₺19,225 / mo
≈ €500 / mo
Visa proof of funds
RM24,000
EMGS Student Pass — proof of funds (≈ RM 2,000/month)
₺200,000
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru
Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Antalya
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.