Studying in New Zealand vs. Russia
New Zealand 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 €770 in New Zealand and €341 in Russia.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Russia
Cheaper monthly living
Russia
Lower visa proof of funds
New Zealand
Side-by-side comparison
New Zealand
Russia
Currency
NZD (NZ$)
RUB (₽)
Public tuition (annual)
NZ$28,000
≈ €14,174 / yr
₽300,000
≈ €3,009 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
NZ$35,000
≈ €17,717 / yr
₽450,000
≈ €4,514 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
NZ$1,521 / mo
≈ €770 / mo
₽33,950 / mo
≈ €341 / mo
Visa proof of funds
NZ$20,000
Living costs proof (annual)
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Cities tracked
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin
Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Kazan, Novosibirsk
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.