Studying in New Zealand vs. Turkey
New Zealand and Turkey 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 €500 in Turkey.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Turkey
Cheaper monthly living
Turkey
Lower visa proof of funds
Turkey
Side-by-side comparison
New Zealand
Turkey
Currency
NZD (NZ$)
TRY (₺)
Public tuition (annual)
NZ$28,000
≈ €15,680 / yr
₺15,000
≈ €390 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
NZ$35,000
≈ €19,600 / yr
₺200,000
≈ €5,200 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
NZ$1,521 / mo
≈ €852 / mo
₺19,225 / mo
≈ €500 / mo
Visa proof of funds
NZ$20,000
Living costs proof (annual)
₺200,000
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin
Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Antalya
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.