Cost of living in Achim is 33% higher than in Tartu (without rent).
Rent in Achim is 43% more expensive than in Tartu.
Cost of living including rent in Achim is 38% higher than in Tartu.
Food in Achim is 31% more expensive than in Tartu.
Transport in Achim is 110% more expensive than in Tartu.
| Achim | Tartu | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Achim | Tartu | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 12.9 $ | 10.7 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 74.6 $ | 52.5 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.1 $ | 8.27 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.48 $ | 4.23 $ | 
| Capuccino | 3.65 $ | 3.52 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 3.09 $ | 1.99 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 $ | 1.27 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.07 $ | 1.1 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.35 $ | 1.9 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.5 $ | 2.76 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.6 $ | 10.9 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.4 $ | 8.14 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.7 $ | 14 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.91 $ | 1.84 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.58 $ | 1.49 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.12 $ | 2.27 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ | 0.75 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ | 1.23 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.61 $ | 0.68 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.99 $ | 2.06 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.71 $ | 8.9 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.01 $ | 1.73 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 8.6 $ | 5.68 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.28 $ | 1.66 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 54.3 $ | 21.3 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.94 $ | 1.87 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 25 $ | 9.62 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 64.3 $ | 36.9 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.5 $ | 8.04 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.77 $ | 3.44 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.82 $ | 1.88 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.52 $ | 2.38 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 169 $ | 152 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 258 $ | 235 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 50.6 $ | 27 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 558 $ | 359 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,128 $ | 666 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 750 $ | 520 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,285 $ | 915 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,867 $ | 3,555 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,037 $ | 2,651 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,878 $ | 1,572 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.99 % | 4.34 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31 $ | 41.2 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.4 $ | 9.23 $ | 
| Haircut | 16.7 $ | 12.7 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 99.9 $ | 90.4 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 86 $ | 113 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 432 $ | 118 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,492 $ | 7,958 $ |