Studying in New Zealand vs. Saudi Arabia
New Zealand and Saudi Arabia 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 €1,072 in Saudi Arabia.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Saudi Arabia
Cheaper monthly living
New Zealand
Lower visa proof of funds
Saudi Arabia
Side-by-side comparison
New Zealand
Saudi Arabia
Currency
NZD (NZ$)
SAR (SR)
Public tuition (annual)
NZ$28,000
≈ €15,680 / yr
SR0
≈ €0 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
NZ$35,000
≈ €19,600 / yr
SR60,000
≈ €14,700 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
NZ$1,521 / mo
≈ €852 / mo
SR4,375 / mo
≈ €1,072 / mo
Visa proof of funds
NZ$20,000
Living costs proof (annual)
SR36,000
Proof of funds (≈ SR 3,000/month) — often covered by a scholarship
Cities tracked
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin
Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Mecca
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.