Cost of living in Kuressaare is 11% higher than in Tartu (without rent).
Rent in Kuressaare is 5% cheaper than in Tartu.
Cost of living including rent in Kuressaare is 3% higher than in Tartu.
Food in Kuressaare is 11% more expensive than in Tartu.
Transport in Kuressaare is 9% more expensive than in Tartu.
| Kuressaare | Tartu | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kuressaare | Tartu | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.3 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 67.6 $ | 52.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.9 $ | 8.27 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.48 $ | 4.23 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.57 $ | 3.52 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.01 $ | 1.99 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.22 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.28 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.46 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.67 $ | 2.76 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.7 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.81 $ | 8.14 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.9 $ | 14 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.79 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.49 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.28 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.79 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.98 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.95 $ | 8.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.83 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.14 $ | 5.68 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.23 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 27.7 $ | 21.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.9 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.42 $ | 9.62 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 53.9 $ | 36.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.33 $ | 8.04 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.94 $ | 3.44 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.98 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.62 $ | 2.38 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
177 $ | 152 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
276 $ | 235 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
31.6 $ | 27 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 302 $ | 359 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 505 $ | 666 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 454 $ | 520 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 671 $ | 915 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,093 $ | 3,555 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,455 $ | 2,651 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,280 $ | 1,572 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.34 % | 4.34 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.5 $ | 41.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.1 $ | 9.23 $ |
| Haircut | 19.1 $ | 12.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 91.5 $ | 90.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 115 $ | 113 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 117 $ | 118 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,008 $ | 7,958 $ |