Studying in New Zealand vs. Spain
New Zealand and Spain 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 €1,398 in Spain.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Spain
Cheaper monthly living
New Zealand
Lower visa proof of funds
Spain
Side-by-side comparison
New Zealand
Spain
Currency
NZD (NZ$)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
NZ$28,000
≈ €15,680 / yr
€2,500
Private tuition (annual)
NZ$35,000
≈ €19,600 / yr
€12,000
Monthly living (city avg)
NZ$1,521 / mo
≈ €852 / mo
€1,398 / mo
Visa proof of funds
NZ$20,000
Living costs proof (annual)
€7,560
Student visa proof of means (€630/month)
Cities tracked
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin
Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.