Cost of living in Tartu (Estonia) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Tartu (Estonia) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tartu (Estonia) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €5.60 (C$8) | 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$4.46) | C$5.78 | 23% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €0.93 (C$1.42) | C$1.98 | 29% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €1.81 (C$2.74) | C$4.18 | 34% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €2.04 (C$3.09) | 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$2.88) | 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$1.93) | 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$2.66) | C$2.48 | 8% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €0.53 (C$0.80) | C$1.93 | 59% |
| Housing in Tartu (Estonia) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Tartu (Estonia) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €716 (C$1,086) | C$2,136 | 49% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €503 (C$763) | C$1,241 | 39% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €136 (C$207) | C$133 | 55% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €444 (C$674) | C$1,120 | 40% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €331 (C$502) | C$806 | 38% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €88 (C$134) | C$66 | 102% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €18 (C$27) | C$54 | 50% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €372 (C$564) | C$311 | 81% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €98 (C$149) | C$97 | 54% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €7 (C$10) | C$10 | 1% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €10 (C$16) | C$25 | 38% |
| Clothes in Tartu (Estonia) is 47% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Tartu (Estonia) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €76 (C$115) | C$60 | 90% |
| 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 | 16% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €109 (C$166) | C$117 | 41% |
| Transportation in Tartu (Estonia) is 28% 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$27,879) | C$22,942 | 22% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.32 (C$2.00) | 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 in Tartu (Estonia) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Tartu (Estonia) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 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 | 11% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €33 (C$51) | C$77 | 34% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €3.65 (C$5.54) | C$6 | 14% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €3.44 (C$5.21) | C$3.85 | 36% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €2.96 (C$4.49) | C$4.28 | 5% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.64 (C$2.48) | C$3.11 | 20% |
| 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$20 | 7% |
| Entertainment in Tartu (Estonia) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Tartu (Estonia) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 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$4.23) | C$5.42 | 22% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €2.58 (C$3.92) | C$7 | 41% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €537 (C$815) | C$647 | 26% |
| 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$67) | C$35 | 90% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €3.88 (C$5.89) | C$11 | 46% |
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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$4,031 (€2,656) in Tartu.