Studying in Norway vs. Portugal
Norway and Portugal 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 €1,222 in Norway and €948 in Portugal.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Norway
Cheaper monthly living
Portugal
Lower visa proof of funds
Portugal
Side-by-side comparison
Norway
Portugal
Currency
NOK (kr)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
kr0
≈ €0 / yr
€1,500
Private tuition (annual)
kr180,000
≈ €15,480 / yr
€5,000
Monthly living (city avg)
kr14,213 / mo
≈ €1,222 / mo
€948 / mo
Visa proof of funds
kr151,690
Proof of funds (annual)
€9,120
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, Tromso
Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra, Braga
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.