Studying in Spain vs. Turkey
Spain 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 €1,398 in Spain and €500 in Turkey.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Turkey
Cheaper monthly living
Turkey
Lower visa proof of funds
Turkey
Side-by-side comparison
Spain
Turkey
Currency
EUR (€)
TRY (₺)
Public tuition (annual)
€2,500
₺15,000
≈ €390 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€12,000
₺200,000
≈ €5,200 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,398 / mo
₺19,225 / mo
≈ €500 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€7,560
Student visa proof of means (€630/month)
₺200,000
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia
Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Antalya
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.