Cost of living in Tartu (Estonia) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Tartu (Estonia) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tartu (Estonia) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €6 (C$9) | C$16 | 42% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €5.19 (C$8) | C$10 | 18% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €3.05 (C$4.65) | C$5.69 | 18% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €0.82 (C$1.25) | C$2.05 | 39% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €1.69 (C$2.57) | C$5.20 | 51% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €1.90 (C$2.90) | C$2.90 | 0% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €4.41 (C$7) | C$10 | 32% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €1.83 (C$2.79) | C$4.10 | 32% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €0.50 (C$0.76) | C$3.34 | 77% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €1.15 (C$1.75) | C$3.36 | 48% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €8 (C$11) | C$16 | 27% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €1.70 (C$2.58) | C$2.51 | 3% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €0.55 (C$0.84) | C$2.01 | 58% |
| Housing in Tartu (Estonia) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Tartu (Estonia) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €728 (C$1,108) | C$1,859 | 40% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €517 (C$788) | C$1,162 | 32% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €147 (C$224) | C$114 | 96% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €444 (C$676) | C$1,038 | 35% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €331 (C$504) | C$779 | 35% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €93 (C$142) | C$66 | 114% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €18 (C$27) | C$39 | 32% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €383 (C$583) | C$351 | 66% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €98 (C$150) | C$86 | 73% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €7 (C$10) | C$9 | 10% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €10 (C$16) | C$22 | 30% |
| Clothes in Tartu (Estonia) is 54% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Tartu (Estonia) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €76 (C$115) | C$57 | 102% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €36 (C$54) | C$38 | 43% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €74 (C$112) | C$94 | 20% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €109 (C$166) | C$99 | 69% |
| Transportation in Tartu (Estonia) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Tartu (Estonia) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €18,372 (C$27,962) | C$22,749 | 23% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.26 (C$1.92) | C$1.27 | 51% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €14 (C$21) | C$67 | 68% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €9 (C$13) | C$31 | 58% |
| Personal Care in Tartu (Estonia) is 0% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Tartu (Estonia) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €7 (C$11) | C$8 | 48% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €16 (C$24) | C$20 | 22% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €33 (C$51) | C$80 | 37% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €3.65 (C$5.56) | C$6 | 14% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €3.38 (C$5.15) | C$3.72 | 38% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €2.67 (C$4.06) | C$2.83 | 43% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.68 (C$2.56) | C$3.09 | 17% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €1.88 (C$2.85) | C$2.46 | 16% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €12 (C$19) | C$19 | 3% |
| Entertainment in Tartu (Estonia) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Tartu (Estonia) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €22 (C$34) | C$46 | 26% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €13 (C$19) | C$26 | 26% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €39 (C$59) | C$101 | 42% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €37 (C$57) | C$85 | 33% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €6 (C$9) | C$8 | 10% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €2.79 (C$4.24) | C$5.30 | 20% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €2.33 (C$3.54) | C$5.67 | 37% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €537 (C$818) | C$660 | 24% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.43 (C$0.65) | C$0.83 | 21% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €47 (C$72) | C$34 | 108% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €3.67 (C$5.59) | C$11 | 47% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$4,211
(€2,766)
in Tartu.