Cost of living in Varnamo is 22% higher than in Kuressaare (without rent).
Rent in Varnamo is 27% more expensive than in Kuressaare.
Cost of living including rent in Varnamo is 25% higher than in Kuressaare.
Food in Varnamo is 22% more expensive than in Kuressaare.
Transport in Varnamo is 93% more expensive than in Kuressaare.
| Varnamo | Kuressaare | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Varnamo | Kuressaare | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 12.1 $ | 13.3 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 97.6 $ | 67.6 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.7 $ | 8.9 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.05 $ | 4.48 $ | 
| Capuccino | 4.44 $ | 3.57 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 2.19 $ | 2.01 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.52 $ | 1.22 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.15 $ | 1.28 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.8 $ | 2.46 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.61 $ | 2.67 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.2 $ | 11.7 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ | 8.81 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.1 $ | 13.9 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.79 $ | 1.79 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.45 $ | 1.49 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.49 $ | 2.28 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 0.79 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ | 1.23 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.91 $ | 0.69 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.13 $ | 1.98 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.8 $ | 8.95 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.99 $ | 1.83 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 7.62 $ | 6.14 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.71 $ | 2.23 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 66.9 $ | 27.7 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.83 $ | 1.9 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 23.4 $ | 9.42 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 39.6 $ | 53.9 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.14 $ | 8.33 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.12 $ | 3.94 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.47 $ | 1.98 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.99 $ | 2.62 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 64.8 $ | 177 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 101 $ | 276 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 35.1 $ | 31.6 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 559 $ | 302 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 962 $ | 505 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 711 $ | 454 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,260 $ | 671 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,769 $ | 4,093 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,180 $ | 2,455 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,956 $ | 1,280 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.83 % | 4.34 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.9 $ | 33.5 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15.5 $ | 10.1 $ | 
| Haircut | 23.8 $ | 19.1 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 104 $ | 91.5 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 79.1 $ | 115 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 142 $ | 117 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,129 $ | 8,008 $ |