Studying in New Zealand vs. Norway
New Zealand 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 €770 in New Zealand and €1,316 in Norway.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Norway
Cheaper monthly living
New Zealand
Lower visa proof of funds
New Zealand
Side-by-side comparison
New Zealand
Norway
Currency
NZD (NZ$)
NOK (kr)
Public tuition (annual)
NZ$28,000
≈ €14,174 / yr
kr0
≈ €0 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
NZ$35,000
≈ €17,717 / yr
kr180,000
≈ €16,661 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
NZ$1,521 / mo
≈ €770 / mo
kr14,213 / mo
≈ €1,316 / mo
Visa proof of funds
NZ$20,000
Living costs proof (annual)
kr170,368
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin
Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, Tromso
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.