Studying in Saudi Arabia vs. Turkey
Saudi Arabia and Turkey 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 €500 in Turkey.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Saudi Arabia
Cheaper monthly living
Turkey
Lower visa proof of funds
Turkey
Side-by-side comparison
Saudi Arabia
Turkey
Currency
SAR (SR)
TRY (₺)
Public tuition (annual)
SR0
≈ €0 / yr
₺15,000
≈ €390 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
SR60,000
≈ €14,700 / yr
₺200,000
≈ €5,200 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
SR4,375 / mo
≈ €1,072 / mo
₺19,225 / mo
≈ €500 / mo
Visa proof of funds
SR36,000
Proof of funds (≈ SR 3,000/month) — often covered by a scholarship
₺200,000
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Mecca
Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Antalya
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.