Studying in South Korea vs. Sweden
South Korea 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 €714 in South Korea and €1,241 in Sweden.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
South Korea
Cheaper monthly living
South Korea
Lower visa proof of funds
South Korea
Side-by-side comparison
South Korea
Sweden
Currency
KRW (₩)
SEK (kr)
Public tuition (annual)
₩8,000,000
≈ €5,360 / yr
kr130,000
≈ €11,310 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
₩12,000,000
≈ €8,040 / yr
kr160,000
≈ €13,920 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
₩1,066,250 / mo
≈ €714 / mo
kr14,263 / mo
≈ €1,241 / mo
Visa proof of funds
₩13,000,000
Bank balance proof (D-2 visa)
kr114,480
Migrationsverket proof (SEK 9,540/month)
Cities tracked
Seoul, Busan, Daejeon, Daegu
Stockholm, Gothenburg, Lund
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.