Studying in Norway vs. Spain
Norway 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 €1,222 in Norway and €1,398 in Spain.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Norway
Cheaper monthly living
Norway
Lower visa proof of funds
Spain
Side-by-side comparison
Norway
Spain
Currency
NOK (kr)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
kr0
≈ €0 / yr
€2,500
Private tuition (annual)
kr180,000
≈ €15,480 / yr
€12,000
Monthly living (city avg)
kr14,213 / mo
≈ €1,222 / mo
€1,398 / mo
Visa proof of funds
kr151,690
Proof of funds (annual)
€7,560
Student visa proof of means (€630/month)
Cities tracked
Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, Tromso
Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.