Cost of living in Tartu, Estonia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Tartu (Estonia) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.60 (C$9) | C$20 | - 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.13 (C$8) | C$10 | - 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.94 (C$4.47) | C$5.78 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.93 (C$1.42) | C$1.98 | - 28% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.81 (C$2.75) | C$4.18 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.04 (C$3.11) | C$3.04 | + 2% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.08 (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.90 (C$2.89) | C$4.24 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.50 (C$0.76) | C$3.76 | - 80% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 (C$1.94) | C$3.41 | - 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$12) | C$19 | - 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.75 (C$2.67) | C$2.48 | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.53 (C$0.80) | C$1.93 | - 58% | |
Housing | - 34% | |||
Housing in Tartu (Estonia) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €716 (C$1,091) | C$2,136 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €503 (C$766) | C$1,241 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €136 (C$208) | C$133 | + 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €444 (C$677) | C$1,120 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €331 (C$505) | C$806 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 (C$135) | C$66 | + 103% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €18 (C$27) | C$54 | - 50% | |
40” flat screen tv | €372 (C$567) | C$311 | + 82% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (C$150) | C$97 | + 55% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$16) | C$25 | - 38% | |
Clothes | + 48% | |||
Clothes in Tartu (Estonia) is 48% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (C$115) | C$60 | + 91% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (C$54) | C$39 | + 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (C$114) | C$98 | + 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 (C$167) | C$117 | + 42% | |
Transportation | - 27% | |||
Transportation in Tartu (Estonia) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,372 (C$27,997) | C$22,935 | + 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (C$2.01) | C$1.39 | + 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €14 (C$22) | C$67 | - 67% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €9 (C$13) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 0% | |||
Personal Care in Tartu (Estonia) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$11) | C$8 | + 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (C$24) | C$22 | + 12% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €33 (C$51) | C$77 | - 34% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.65 (C$5.56) | C$6 | - 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.44 (C$5.24) | C$3.85 | + 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.96 (C$4.51) | C$4.28 | + 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.64 (C$2.49) | C$3.11 | - 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.88 (C$2.86) | C$2.46 | + 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (C$19) | C$20 | - 6% | |
Entertainment | - 38% | |||
Entertainment in Tartu (Estonia) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (C$35) | C$52 | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €13 (C$20) | C$26 | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €39 (C$59) | C$117 | - 50% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €37 (C$57) | C$96 | - 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (C$9) | C$9 | - 0% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.79 (C$4.25) | C$5.42 | - 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.58 (C$3.94) | C$7 | - 41% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €537 (C$819) | C$647 | + 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.05 (C$0.08) | C$0.83 | - 90% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (C$68) | C$35 | + 91% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.88 (C$5.91) | C$11 | - 46% | |
TOTAL | - 30% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,800 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,044 (€2,654) in Tartu.
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