Studying in Poland vs. South Korea
Poland and South Korea 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 €1,060 in Poland and €679 in South Korea.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Poland
Cheaper monthly living
South Korea
Lower visa proof of funds
Poland
Side-by-side comparison
Poland
South Korea
Currency
PLN (zł)
KRW (₩)
Public tuition (annual)
zł9,000
≈ €2,086 / yr
₩8,000,000
≈ €5,098 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
zł16,000
≈ €3,709 / yr
₩12,000,000
≈ €7,646 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
zł4,575 / mo
≈ €1,060 / mo
₩1,066,250 / mo
≈ €679 / mo
Visa proof of funds
zł9,800
Student visa: PLN ~820/month proof
₩13,000,000
Bank balance proof (D-2 visa)
Cities tracked
Warsaw, Krakow, Wroclaw
Seoul, Busan, Daejeon, Daegu
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.