Studying in Saudi Arabia vs. Sweden
Saudi Arabia 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 €1,072 in Saudi Arabia and €1,241 in Sweden.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Saudi Arabia
Cheaper monthly living
Saudi Arabia
Lower visa proof of funds
Saudi Arabia
Side-by-side comparison
Saudi Arabia
Sweden
Currency
SAR (SR)
SEK (kr)
Public tuition (annual)
SR0
≈ €0 / yr
kr130,000
≈ €11,310 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
SR60,000
≈ €14,700 / yr
kr160,000
≈ €13,920 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
SR4,375 / mo
≈ €1,072 / mo
kr14,263 / mo
≈ €1,241 / mo
Visa proof of funds
SR36,000
Proof of funds (≈ SR 3,000/month) — often covered by a scholarship
kr114,480
Migrationsverket proof (SEK 9,540/month)
Cities tracked
Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Mecca
Stockholm, Gothenburg, Lund
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.