Cost of living in Neuchatel is 95% higher than in Kuressaare (without rent).
Rent in Neuchatel is 128% more expensive than in Kuressaare.
Cost of living including rent in Neuchatel is 111% higher than in Kuressaare.
Food in Neuchatel is 97% more expensive than in Kuressaare.
Transport in Neuchatel is 170% more expensive than in Kuressaare.
| Neuchatel | Kuressaare | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Neuchatel | Kuressaare | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 21.6 $ | 13.3 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 101 $ | 67.6 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 18.4 $ | 8.9 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.64 $ | 4.48 $ | 
| Capuccino | 4.95 $ | 3.57 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 5.06 $ | 2.01 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.98 $ | 1.22 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.69 $ | 1.28 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.13 $ | 2.46 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 7.74 $ | 2.67 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 24.5 $ | 11.7 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 28.2 $ | 8.81 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 47.5 $ | 13.9 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.02 $ | 1.79 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.64 $ | 1.49 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.7 $ | 2.28 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.86 $ | 0.79 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.36 $ | 1.23 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.8 $ | 0.69 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.56 $ | 1.98 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.8 $ | 8.95 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.4 $ | 1.83 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 10.4 $ | 6.14 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.4 $ | 2.23 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 88.2 $ | 27.7 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.03 $ | 1.9 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 36.1 $ | 9.42 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 112 $ | 53.9 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 15.1 $ | 8.33 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.31 $ | 3.94 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.91 $ | 1.98 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.52 $ | 2.62 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 142 $ | 177 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 221 $ | 276 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 41.6 $ | 31.6 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,008 $ | 302 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,914 $ | 505 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,213 $ | 454 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,390 $ | 671 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 9,958 $ | 4,093 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 9,954 $ | 2,455 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 6,605 $ | 1,280 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.47 % | 4.34 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 73 $ | 33.5 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 21.2 $ | 10.1 $ | 
| Haircut | 40.6 $ | 19.1 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 132 $ | 91.5 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 115 $ | 115 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 2,327 $ | 117 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 30,021 $ | 8,008 $ |