Studying in Russia vs. South Korea
Russia 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 €333 in Russia and €714 in South Korea.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Russia
Cheaper monthly living
Russia
Lower visa proof of funds
South Korea
Side-by-side comparison
Russia
South Korea
Currency
RUB (₽)
KRW (₩)
Public tuition (annual)
₽300,000
≈ €2,940 / yr
₩8,000,000
≈ €5,360 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
₽450,000
≈ €4,410 / yr
₩12,000,000
≈ €8,040 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
₽33,950 / mo
≈ €333 / mo
₩1,066,250 / mo
≈ €714 / mo
Visa proof of funds
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₩13,000,000
Bank balance proof (D-2 visa)
Cities tracked
Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Kazan, Novosibirsk
Seoul, Busan, Daejeon, Daegu
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.