Studying in Russia vs. Uae
Russia 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 €333 in Russia and €1,350 in Uae.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Russia
Cheaper monthly living
Russia
Lower visa proof of funds
Tie
Side-by-side comparison
Russia
Uae
Currency
RUB (₽)
AED (AED)
Public tuition (annual)
₽300,000
≈ €2,940 / yr
AED55,000
≈ €13,750 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
₽450,000
≈ €4,410 / yr
AED95,000
≈ €23,750 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
₽33,950 / mo
≈ €333 / mo
AED5,400 / mo
≈ €1,350 / mo
Visa proof of funds
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Cities tracked
Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Kazan, Novosibirsk
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.