๐ช๐ธ
Malaga
Spain
Costa del Sol sunshine with a growing creative scene.
๐ต๐ฑ
Wroclaw
Poland
Bridges, islands and a friendly student capital of Silesia.
Estimated monthly student budget
๐ช๐ธ Malaga
โฌ850โ1,150 / month
Estimated monthly student budget
๐ต๐ฑ Wroclaw
โฌ650โ950 / month
Best for
๐ช๐ธ Malaga
- Students who prioritise climate and beach
- Those who want excellent quality of life
- People who want to travel frequently around Europe
Best for
๐ต๐ฑ Wroclaw
- Students with a tight budget
- Those looking for a strong Erasmus community
- People who want a beautiful, walkable old town
Category profile
How each city tends to feel across the things students care about โ different, not better or worse.
Moderate
Cost of Living
Very Affordable
Moderate
Nightlife
High
Excellent
Weather
Fair
High
Travel Opportunities
High
Very Active
Student Life
Iconic
Tight
Housing
Comfortable
Well-Regarded
University Reputation
Strong
Student insights
๐ช๐ธ Malaga
- Exceptional climate all year round
- Direct access to urban beaches
- Very good international flight connections
Student insights
๐ต๐ฑ Wroclaw
- Among the lowest costs of living in the EU
- Beautiful, colourful old town
- Large and tight Erasmus community
Student voice โ ๐ช๐ธ Malaga
โI did my Erasmus in Mรกlaga and went to Madrid. Mรกlaga was much better.โ
Student voice โ ๐ต๐ฑ Wroclaw
โNobody expects Wrocลaw to be this good.โ
๐ช๐ธ Malaga
Pros
- Exceptional climate all year round
- Direct access to urban beaches
- Very good international flight connections
- Modern and increasingly international city
- Excellent quality of life
Cons
- Expensive and competitive housing
- Strong tourist pressure
- Less university atmosphere than other Erasmus destinations
- Higher cost of living than Granada or Seville
- Less feeling of a unified student community
๐ต๐ฑ Wroclaw
Pros
- Among the lowest costs of living in the EU
- Beautiful, colourful old town
- Large and tight Erasmus community
- Lively nightlife at student prices
- Welcoming, easy-to-integrate atmosphere
Cons
- Cold winters with little sun
- Less famous internationally than Krakรณw
- Smaller international airport
- Limited Mediterranean atmosphere
- Polish language barrier outside the university bubble
Have you studied in one of these cities?
Share your experience and help future students make better Erasmus decisions.