Studying in New Zealand vs. Sweden
New Zealand and Sweden 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 €1,285 in Sweden.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Sweden
Cheaper monthly living
New Zealand
Lower visa proof of funds
New Zealand
Side-by-side comparison
New Zealand
Sweden
Currency
NZD (NZ$)
SEK (kr)
Public tuition (annual)
NZ$28,000
≈ €14,174 / yr
kr130,000
≈ €11,712 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
NZ$35,000
≈ €17,717 / yr
kr160,000
≈ €14,414 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
NZ$1,521 / mo
≈ €770 / mo
kr14,263 / mo
≈ €1,285 / mo
Visa proof of funds
NZ$20,000
Living costs proof (annual)
kr127,872
Migrationsverket proof (SEK 10,656/month)
Cities tracked
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin
Stockholm, Gothenburg, Lund
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.