Studying in Poland vs. Sweden
Poland and Sweden 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 €1,241 in Sweden.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Poland
Cheaper monthly living
Poland
Lower visa proof of funds
Poland
Side-by-side comparison
Poland
Sweden
Currency
PLN (zł)
SEK (kr)
Public tuition (annual)
zł9,000
≈ €2,070 / yr
kr130,000
≈ €11,310 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
zł16,000
≈ €3,680 / yr
kr160,000
≈ €13,920 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
zł4,575 / mo
≈ €1,052 / mo
kr14,263 / mo
≈ €1,241 / mo
Visa proof of funds
zł9,800
Student visa: PLN ~820/month proof
kr114,480
Migrationsverket proof (SEK 9,540/month)
Cities tracked
Warsaw, Krakow, Wroclaw
Stockholm, Gothenburg, Lund
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.