Studying in Poland vs. Turkey
Poland and Turkey 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 €500 in Turkey.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Turkey
Cheaper monthly living
Turkey
Lower visa proof of funds
Poland
Side-by-side comparison
Poland
Turkey
Currency
PLN (zł)
TRY (₺)
Public tuition (annual)
zł9,000
≈ €2,070 / yr
₺15,000
≈ €390 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
zł16,000
≈ €3,680 / yr
₺200,000
≈ €5,200 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
zł4,575 / mo
≈ €1,052 / mo
₺19,225 / mo
≈ €500 / mo
Visa proof of funds
zł9,800
Student visa: PLN ~820/month proof
₺200,000
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Warsaw, Krakow, Wroclaw
Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Antalya
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.