Studying in Poland vs. Portugal
Poland 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 €1,052 in Poland and €948 in Portugal.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Portugal
Cheaper monthly living
Portugal
Lower visa proof of funds
Poland
Side-by-side comparison
Poland
Portugal
Currency
PLN (zł)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
zł9,000
≈ €2,070 / yr
€1,500
Private tuition (annual)
zł16,000
≈ €3,680 / yr
€5,000
Monthly living (city avg)
zł4,575 / mo
≈ €1,052 / mo
€948 / mo
Visa proof of funds
zł9,800
Student visa: PLN ~820/month proof
€9,120
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Warsaw, Krakow, Wroclaw
Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra, Braga
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.