Studying in Norway vs. Russia
Norway and Russia 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 €333 in Russia.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Norway
Cheaper monthly living
Russia
Lower visa proof of funds
Norway
Side-by-side comparison
Norway
Russia
Currency
NOK (kr)
RUB (₽)
Public tuition (annual)
kr0
≈ €0 / yr
₽300,000
≈ €2,940 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
kr180,000
≈ €15,480 / yr
₽450,000
≈ €4,410 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
kr14,213 / mo
≈ €1,222 / mo
₽33,950 / mo
≈ €333 / mo
Visa proof of funds
kr151,690
Proof of funds (annual)
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Cities tracked
Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, Tromso
Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Kazan, Novosibirsk
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.