Cost of living in Tartu (Estonia) is 60% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 59% | |||
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| Food in Tartu (Estonia) is 59% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Tartu | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (CHF 6) | CHF 22 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (CHF 5.74) | CHF 16 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.97 (CHF 2.80) | CHF 14 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 (CHF 1.11) | CHF 1.36 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.57 (CHF 2.42) | CHF 5.35 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.34 (CHF 3.15) | CHF 4.05 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.20 (CHF 3.96) | CHF 10 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.55 (CHF 1.47) | CHF 4.29 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.58 (CHF 0.55) | CHF 2.16 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.35 (CHF 1.28) | CHF 2.48 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.85 (CHF 1.74) | CHF 2.56 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.69 (CHF 0.66) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Tartu (Estonia) is 57% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Tartu | Sion | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €766 (CHF 722) | CHF 1,743 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €555 (CHF 523) | CHF 1,498 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €143 (CHF 134) | CHF 175 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €505 (CHF 476) | CHF 1,330 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €371 (CHF 349) | CHF 1,033 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €85 (CHF 80) | CHF 106 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €16 (CHF 15) | CHF 38 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €342 (CHF 322) | CHF 421 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (CHF 103) | CHF 109 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CHF 6) | CHF 14 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (CHF 12) | CHF 25 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Tartu (Estonia) is 26% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Tartu | Sion | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €94 (CHF 88) | CHF 103 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (CHF 30) | CHF 50 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (CHF 72) | CHF 101 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €100 (CHF 94) | CHF 117 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 74% | |||
| Transportation in Tartu (Estonia) is 74% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Tartu | Sion | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,727 (CHF 19,538) | CHF 27,795 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.66 (CHF 1.56) | CHF 1.70 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €18 (CHF 17) | CHF 137 | - 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €9 (CHF 8) | CHF 45 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Tartu (Estonia) is 38% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Tartu | Sion | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (CHF 5.77) | CHF 11 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (CHF 11) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €33 (CHF 31) | CHF 64 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (CHF 3.77) | CHF 8 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.42 (CHF 3.22) | CHF 4.16 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.07 (CHF 2.90) | CHF 4.17 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.70 (CHF 1.60) | CHF 3.05 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.14 (CHF 2.02) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (CHF 13) | CHF 30 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Tartu (Estonia) is 44% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Tartu | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €22 (CHF 21) | CHF 69 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (CHF 14) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 (CHF 42) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 (CHF 37) | CHF 97 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (CHF 7) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.06 (CHF 2.88) | CHF 4.24 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.40 (CHF 3.21) | CHF 5.90 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €667 (CHF 629) | CHF 400 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (CHF 0.07) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (CHF 28) | CHF 100 | - 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.31 (CHF 4.06) | CHF 9 | - 56% | |
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TOTAL | - 60% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2025.
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