Studying in Netherlands vs. Switzerland
Netherlands and Switzerland 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 €2,335 in Switzerland.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Switzerland
Cheaper monthly living
Netherlands
Lower visa proof of funds
Netherlands
Side-by-side comparison
Netherlands
Switzerland
Currency
EUR (€)
CHF (CHF)
Public tuition (annual)
€11,500
CHF1,600
≈ €1,664 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€18,000
CHF25,000
≈ €26,000 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,730 / mo
CHF2,245 / mo
≈ €2,335 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€14,400
MVV proof of means (annual)
CHF21,000
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Groningen
Zurich, Geneva, Lausanne, Bern
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.