Studying in Russia vs. Spain
Russia 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 €333 in Russia and €1,398 in Spain.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Spain
Cheaper monthly living
Russia
Lower visa proof of funds
Spain
Side-by-side comparison
Russia
Spain
Currency
RUB (₽)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
₽300,000
≈ €2,940 / yr
€2,500
Private tuition (annual)
₽450,000
≈ €4,410 / yr
€12,000
Monthly living (city avg)
₽33,950 / mo
≈ €333 / mo
€1,398 / mo
Visa proof of funds
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€7,560
Student visa proof of means (€630/month)
Cities tracked
Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Kazan, Novosibirsk
Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.