Studying in Saudi Arabia vs. United Kingdom
Saudi Arabia and United Kingdom 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 €1,836 in United Kingdom.
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
United Kingdom
Currency
SAR (SR)
GBP (£)
Public tuition (annual)
SR0
≈ €0 / yr
£22,000
≈ €25,740 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
SR60,000
≈ €14,700 / yr
£38,000
≈ €44,460 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
SR4,375 / mo
≈ €1,072 / mo
£1,569 / mo
≈ €1,836 / mo
Visa proof of funds
SR36,000
Proof of funds (≈ SR 3,000/month) — often covered by a scholarship
£12,006
UKVI maintenance (outside London)
Cities tracked
Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Mecca
London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.