Cost of living in Tartu, Estonia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Tartu (Estonia) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.60 (C$8) | C$20 | - 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.13 (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.94 (C$4.40) | C$5.78 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.93 (C$1.40) | C$1.98 | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.81 (C$2.70) | C$4.18 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.04 (C$3.05) | C$3.04 | + 0% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.08 (C$6) | C$10 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.90 (C$2.84) | C$4.24 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.50 (C$0.75) | C$3.76 | - 80% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 (C$1.90) | C$3.41 | - 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$12) | C$19 | - 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.75 (C$2.63) | C$2.48 | + 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.53 (C$0.79) | C$1.93 | - 59% | |
Housing | - 35% | |||
Housing in Tartu (Estonia) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €716 (C$1,072) | C$2,136 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €503 (C$753) | C$1,241 | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €136 (C$204) | C$133 | + 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €444 (C$665) | C$1,120 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €331 (C$496) | C$806 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 (C$132) | C$66 | + 99% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €18 (C$26) | C$54 | - 51% | |
40” flat screen tv | €372 (C$557) | C$311 | + 79% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (C$147) | C$97 | + 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | - 0% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$15) | C$25 | - 39% | |
Clothes | + 45% | |||
Clothes in Tartu (Estonia) is 45% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (C$113) | C$60 | + 87% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (C$53) | C$39 | + 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (C$112) | C$98 | + 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 (C$164) | C$117 | + 39% | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in Tartu (Estonia) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,372 (C$27,506) | C$22,942 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (C$1.98) | C$1.39 | + 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €14 (C$22) | C$67 | - 68% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €9 (C$13) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 2% | |||
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$10) | C$8 | + 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (C$24) | C$22 | + 10% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €33 (C$50) | C$77 | - 35% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.65 (C$5.46) | C$6 | - 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.44 (C$5.14) | C$3.85 | + 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.96 (C$4.43) | C$4.28 | + 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.64 (C$2.45) | C$3.11 | - 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.88 (C$2.81) | C$2.46 | + 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (C$18) | C$20 | - 8% | |
Entertainment | - 39% | |||
Entertainment in Tartu (Estonia) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (C$35) | C$52 | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €13 (C$20) | C$26 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €39 (C$58) | C$117 | - 51% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €37 (C$56) | C$96 | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (C$9) | C$9 | - 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.79 (C$4.17) | C$5.42 | - 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.58 (C$3.87) | C$7 | - 42% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €537 (C$804) | C$647 | + 24% | |
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$66) | C$35 | + 88% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.88 (C$5.81) | C$11 | - 47% | |
TOTAL | - 31% |

These prices were last updated on April 10, 2021.
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