Studying in Poland vs. Spain
Poland 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 €1,052 in Poland and €1,398 in Spain.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Poland
Cheaper monthly living
Poland
Lower visa proof of funds
Poland
Side-by-side comparison
Poland
Spain
Currency
PLN (zł)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
zł9,000
≈ €2,070 / yr
€2,500
Private tuition (annual)
zł16,000
≈ €3,680 / yr
€12,000
Monthly living (city avg)
zł4,575 / mo
≈ €1,052 / mo
€1,398 / mo
Visa proof of funds
zł9,800
Student visa: PLN ~820/month proof
€7,560
Student visa proof of means (€630/month)
Cities tracked
Warsaw, Krakow, Wroclaw
Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.