Studying in Norway vs. Switzerland
Norway and Switzerland 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 €2,335 in Switzerland.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Norway
Cheaper monthly living
Norway
Lower visa proof of funds
Norway
Side-by-side comparison
Norway
Switzerland
Currency
NOK (kr)
CHF (CHF)
Public tuition (annual)
kr0
≈ €0 / yr
CHF1,600
≈ €1,664 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
kr180,000
≈ €15,480 / yr
CHF25,000
≈ €26,000 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
kr14,213 / mo
≈ €1,222 / mo
CHF2,245 / mo
≈ €2,335 / mo
Visa proof of funds
kr151,690
Proof of funds (annual)
CHF21,000
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, Tromso
Zurich, Geneva, Lausanne, Bern
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.