Studying in Netherlands vs. Russia
Netherlands 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 €1,730 in Netherlands and €333 in Russia.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Russia
Cheaper monthly living
Russia
Lower visa proof of funds
Netherlands
Side-by-side comparison
Netherlands
Russia
Currency
EUR (€)
RUB (₽)
Public tuition (annual)
€11,500
₽300,000
≈ €2,940 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€18,000
₽450,000
≈ €4,410 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,730 / mo
₽33,950 / mo
≈ €333 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€14,400
MVV proof of means (annual)
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Cities tracked
Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Groningen
Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Kazan, Novosibirsk
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.