Studying in Russia vs. Sweden
Russia 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 €333 in Russia and €1,241 in Sweden.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Russia
Cheaper monthly living
Russia
Lower visa proof of funds
Sweden
Side-by-side comparison
Russia
Sweden
Currency
RUB (₽)
SEK (kr)
Public tuition (annual)
₽300,000
≈ €2,940 / yr
kr130,000
≈ €11,310 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
₽450,000
≈ €4,410 / yr
kr160,000
≈ €13,920 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
₽33,950 / mo
≈ €333 / mo
kr14,263 / mo
≈ €1,241 / mo
Visa proof of funds
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kr114,480
Migrationsverket proof (SEK 9,540/month)
Cities tracked
Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Kazan, Novosibirsk
Stockholm, Gothenburg, Lund
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.