Studying in Netherlands vs. Norway
Netherlands and Norway 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 €1,222 in Norway.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Norway
Cheaper monthly living
Norway
Lower visa proof of funds
Norway
Side-by-side comparison
Netherlands
Norway
Currency
EUR (€)
NOK (kr)
Public tuition (annual)
€11,500
kr0
≈ €0 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€18,000
kr180,000
≈ €15,480 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,730 / mo
kr14,213 / mo
≈ €1,222 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€14,400
MVV proof of means (annual)
kr151,690
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Groningen
Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, Tromso
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.