Cost of living in Tartu, Estonia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tartu (Estonia) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.64 (C$8) | C$19 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.13 (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.10 (C$4.44) | C$5.84 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 (C$1.26) | C$1.85 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.81 (C$2.59) | C$4.50 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.04 (C$2.92) | C$3.04 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.08 (C$5.85) | C$10 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.90 (C$2.72) | C$4.24 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.50 (C$0.72) | C$3.76 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 (C$1.82) | C$3.41 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$11) | C$18 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.75 (C$2.51) | C$2.48 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.53 (C$0.76) | C$1.93 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Tartu (Estonia) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €716 (C$1,026) | C$2,136 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €503 (C$721) | C$1,241 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €136 (C$195) | C$133 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €444 (C$637) | C$1,120 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €331 (C$475) | C$806 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (C$134) | C$66 | + 102% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €18 (C$25) | C$50 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €372 (C$533) | C$322 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (C$141) | C$96 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$15) | C$25 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Tartu (Estonia) is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (C$108) | C$61 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (C$51) | C$38 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (C$107) | C$96 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 (C$157) | C$112 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Tartu (Estonia) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,372 (C$26,332) | C$22,935 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (C$1.89) | C$1.39 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €14 (C$21) | C$67 | - 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €9 (C$12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Tartu (Estonia) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (C$23) | C$22 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €33 (C$48) | C$77 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.65 (C$5.23) | C$6 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.44 (C$4.92) | C$3.78 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.96 (C$4.24) | C$4.28 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.64 (C$2.34) | C$3.11 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.88 (C$2.69) | C$2.46 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (C$18) | C$20 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Tartu (Estonia) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (C$33) | C$50 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (C$19) | C$27 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €39 (C$55) | C$117 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €37 (C$54) | C$94 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (C$9) | C$9 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.79 (C$4.00) | C$5.25 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.58 (C$3.70) | C$6 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €537 (C$770) | C$647 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.05 (C$0.08) | C$0.83 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (C$64) | C$36 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.88 (C$5.56) | C$11 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 158 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 18, 2020.
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Cost of living in Tartu (Estonia) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,700 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,418 (€3,082) in Tartu.
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