Studying in New Zealand vs. Portugal
New Zealand and Portugal 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 €852 in New Zealand and €948 in Portugal.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Portugal
Cheaper monthly living
New Zealand
Lower visa proof of funds
Portugal
Side-by-side comparison
New Zealand
Portugal
Currency
NZD (NZ$)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
NZ$28,000
≈ €15,680 / yr
€1,500
Private tuition (annual)
NZ$35,000
≈ €19,600 / yr
€5,000
Monthly living (city avg)
NZ$1,521 / mo
≈ €852 / mo
€948 / mo
Visa proof of funds
NZ$20,000
Living costs proof (annual)
€9,120
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin
Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra, Braga
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.