Cost of living in Tartu (Estonia) is 61% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 66% | |||
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| Food in Tartu (Estonia) is 66% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Tartu | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 28 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.27 (CHF 5.24) | CHF 15 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.90 (CHF 2.89) | CHF 10 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (CHF 1.14) | CHF 1.52 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.08 (CHF 2.07) | CHF 8 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.96 (CHF 1.95) | CHF 3.97 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.03 (CHF 4.01) | CHF 9 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.85 (CHF 1.84) | CHF 3.96 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.62 (CHF 0.61) | CHF 2.04 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.49 (CHF 1.48) | CHF 2.37 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 12 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (CHF 1.78) | CHF 2.54 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.59 (CHF 0.59) | CHF 2.44 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Tartu (Estonia) is 66% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Tartu | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €790 (CHF 785) | CHF 2,710 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €470 (CHF 467) | CHF 1,916 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €161 (CHF 160) | CHF 205 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €500 (CHF 498) | CHF 1,767 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €335 (CHF 334) | CHF 1,201 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €121 (CHF 120) | CHF 90 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €17 (CHF 17) | CHF 46 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €344 (CHF 342) | CHF 660 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (CHF 97) | CHF 160 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 18 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (CHF 12) | CHF 35 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Tartu (Estonia) is 45% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Tartu | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (CHF 83) | CHF 123 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (CHF 34) | CHF 67 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (CHF 75) | CHF 152 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (CHF 102) | CHF 207 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Tartu (Estonia) is 62% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Tartu | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,673 (CHF 19,565) | CHF 28,154 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (CHF 1.53) | CHF 1.81 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €17 (CHF 17) | CHF 81 | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €9 (CHF 8) | CHF 32 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Tartu (Estonia) is 59% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (CHF 6) | CHF 19 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (CHF 12) | CHF 38 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €33 (CHF 33) | CHF 102 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (CHF 3.98) | CHF 8 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.42 (CHF 3.40) | CHF 4.59 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.07 (CHF 3.06) | CHF 5.62 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.70 (CHF 1.69) | CHF 2.90 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.14 (CHF 2.13) | CHF 3.79 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (CHF 14) | CHF 46 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Tartu (Estonia) is 51% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Tartu | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €22 (CHF 22) | CHF 74 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (CHF 15) | CHF 39 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 (CHF 44) | CHF 147 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (CHF 40) | CHF 112 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 19 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.06 (CHF 3.04) | CHF 5.04 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.40 (CHF 3.38) | CHF 8 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €668 (CHF 664) | CHF 708 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.36 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (CHF 36) | CHF 79 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.13 (CHF 4.11) | CHF 8 | - 51% | |
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TOTAL | - 61% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 221 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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