Studying in Netherlands vs. New Zealand
Netherlands and New Zealand 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 €1,730 in Netherlands and €852 in New Zealand.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Netherlands
Cheaper monthly living
New Zealand
Lower visa proof of funds
New Zealand
Side-by-side comparison
Netherlands
New Zealand
Currency
EUR (€)
NZD (NZ$)
Public tuition (annual)
€11,500
NZ$28,000
≈ €15,680 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€18,000
NZ$35,000
≈ €19,600 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,730 / mo
NZ$1,521 / mo
≈ €852 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€14,400
MVV proof of means (annual)
NZ$20,000
Living costs proof (annual)
Cities tracked
Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Groningen
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.