Cost of living in Tartu, Estonia vs Liege, Belgium
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Food | - 44% | |||
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Food in Tartu (Estonia) is 44% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.60 | €16 | - 65% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.13 | €8 | - 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.94 | €5.42 | - 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.93 | €1.03 | - 9% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.81 | €3.86 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.04 | €2.79 | - 27% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.08 | €4.87 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.90 | €2.29 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.50 | €1.65 | - 70% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 | €1.56 | - 19% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 | €7 | + 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.75 | €2.04 | - 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.53 | €1.34 | - 60% | |
Housing | - 21% | |||
Housing in Tartu (Estonia) is 21% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €716 | €795 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €503 | €612 | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €136 | €138 | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €444 | €557 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €331 | €431 | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 | €123 | - 28% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €18 | €36 | - 51% | |
40” flat screen tv | €372 | €440 | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 | €109 | - 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 | €10 | - 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 | €9 | + 15% | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in Tartu (Estonia) is 9% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 | €81 | - 7% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 | €41 | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 | €94 | - 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 | €97 | + 12% | |
Transportation | - 38% | |||
Transportation in Tartu (Estonia) is 38% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,372 | €23,679 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 | €1.43 | - 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €14 | €36 | - 60% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €9 | €18 | - 52% | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
Personal Care in Tartu (Estonia) is about the same as in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 | €8 | - 9% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 | €13 | + 21% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €33 | €27 | + 21% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.65 | €5.06 | - 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.44 | €3.12 | + 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.96 | €3.14 | - 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.64 | €1.93 | - 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.88 | €2.33 | - 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 | €16 | - 23% | |
Entertainment | - 22% | |||
Entertainment in Tartu (Estonia) is 22% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 | €33 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €13 | €16 | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €39 | €73 | - 47% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €37 | €63 | - 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 | €7 | - 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.79 | €2.42 | + 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.58 | €2.71 | - 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €537 | €466 | + 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.05 | €0.20 | - 74% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 | €33 | + 35% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.88 | €6 | - 36% | |
TOTAL | - 29% |

These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,600 in Liege you would need to make just about €1,836 in Tartu.
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