Studying in Portugal vs. Uae
Portugal and Uae 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 €948 in Portugal and €1,350 in Uae.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Portugal
Cheaper monthly living
Portugal
Lower visa proof of funds
Portugal
Side-by-side comparison
Portugal
Uae
Currency
EUR (€)
AED (AED)
Public tuition (annual)
€1,500
AED55,000
≈ €13,750 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€5,000
AED95,000
≈ €23,750 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€948 / mo
AED5,400 / mo
≈ €1,350 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€9,120
Proof of funds (annual)
—
Cities tracked
Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra, Braga
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.