Studying in Poland vs. Russia
Poland 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 €1,052 in Poland and €333 in Russia.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Poland
Cheaper monthly living
Russia
Lower visa proof of funds
Poland
Side-by-side comparison
Poland
Russia
Currency
PLN (zł)
RUB (₽)
Public tuition (annual)
zł9,000
≈ €2,070 / yr
₽300,000
≈ €2,940 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
zł16,000
≈ €3,680 / yr
₽450,000
≈ €4,410 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
zł4,575 / mo
≈ €1,052 / mo
₽33,950 / mo
≈ €333 / mo
Visa proof of funds
zł9,800
Student visa: PLN ~820/month proof
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Cities tracked
Warsaw, Krakow, Wroclaw
Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Kazan, Novosibirsk
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.