Cost of living in Tallinn (Estonia) is about the same as in Karlsruhe (Germany)
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| Food | - 7% | |||
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| Food in Tallinn (Estonia) is 7% cheaper than in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Tallinn | Karlsruhe | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 | €16 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 | €9 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.33 | €6 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 | €1.45 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.94 | €3.71 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.77 | €2.34 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.35 | €5.55 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.52 | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.30 | €1.47 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.66 | €0.75 | + 121% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 | €9 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.35 | €1.80 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.88 | €1.33 | - 34% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Tallinn (Estonia) is about the same as in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Tallinn | Karlsruhe | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,516 | €1,563 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €873 | €1,025 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €336 | €225 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €800 | €833 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €579 | €656 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €217 | €121 | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €18 | €28 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €314 | €426 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €126 | €106 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 | €6 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €21 | €15 | + 37% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Tallinn (Estonia) is 5% cheaper than in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 | €96 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 | €38 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 | €88 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 | €110 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Tallinn (Estonia) is 23% cheaper than in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Tallinn | Karlsruhe | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,953 | €20,272 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.67 | €1.78 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 | €55 | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 | €21 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Tallinn (Estonia) is 7% cheaper than in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Tallinn | Karlsruhe | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 | €115 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.81 | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.74 | €2.15 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.85 | €3.71 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.87 | €1.71 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.50 | €2.11 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 | €16 | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Tallinn (Estonia) is 55% more expensive than in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Tallinn | Karlsruhe | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 | €38 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 | €21 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €78 | €84 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €87 | €79 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 | €9 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.21 | €3.89 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.41 | €3.23 | + 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €554 | €440 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.60 | €0.10 | + 503% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 | €50 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 | €7 | - 4% | |
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TOTAL | - 0% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 247 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2025.
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