Cost of living in Tartu (Estonia) is 14% cheaper than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States)
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| Food | - 21% | |||
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| Food in Tartu (Estonia) is 21% cheaper than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Tartu | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 ($8) | $12 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 ($7) | $8 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.97 ($3.44) | $3.43 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 ($1.36) | $1.12 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.57 ($2.97) | $2.52 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.34 ($3.86) | $3.99 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.20 ($4.86) | $6 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.55 ($1.80) | $3.65 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.58 ($0.67) | $1.64 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.35 ($1.56) | $2.10 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($10) | $17 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.85 ($2.14) | $1.95 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.69 ($0.80) | $1.23 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Tartu (Estonia) is 27% cheaper than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Tartu | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €766 ($886) | $1,159 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €555 ($641) | $926 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €143 ($165) | $196 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €505 ($583) | $839 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €371 ($428) | $613 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €85 ($99) | $122 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €16 ($19) | $40 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €342 ($395) | $301 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 ($127) | $90 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($8) | $10 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 ($14) | $12 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Tartu (Estonia) is 34% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Tartu | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €94 ($108) | $50 | + 118% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 ($37) | $37 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 ($89) | $109 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €100 ($115) | $79 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Tartu (Estonia) is 5% cheaper than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Tartu | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,727 ($23,951) | $21,332 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.66 ($1.92) | $0.86 | + 122% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €18 ($21) | $32 | - 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €9 ($10) | $21 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Tartu (Estonia) is 11% cheaper than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Tartu | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 ($7) | $5.00 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 ($13) | $12 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €33 ($38) | $78 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 ($4.63) | $5.13 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.42 ($3.95) | $3.42 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.07 ($3.55) | $4.39 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.70 ($1.96) | $2.82 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.14 ($2.47) | $2.06 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 ($16) | $15 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Tartu (Estonia) is 12% cheaper than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Tartu | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €22 ($26) | $36 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 ($17) | $25 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 ($51) | $58 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 ($45) | $58 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 ($8) | $9 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.06 ($3.53) | $4.39 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.40 ($3.93) | $5.92 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €667 ($771) | $419 | + 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 ($0.09) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 ($35) | $46 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.31 ($4.98) | $8 | - 37% | |
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TOTAL | - 14% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2025.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 21 prices entered by 8 different people.
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