Cost of living in Tartu (Estonia) is 49% cheaper than in Neuchatel (Switzerland)
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Food | - 63% | |||
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Food in Tartu (Estonia) is 63% cheaper than in Neuchatel (Switzerland) | ||||
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Tartu | Neuchatel | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 24 | - 72% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.27 (CHF 5.26) | CHF 16 | - 68% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.90 (CHF 2.90) | CHF 11 | - 74% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (CHF 1.14) | CHF 1.64 | - 30% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.08 (CHF 2.08) | CHF 7 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.96 (CHF 1.96) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.03 (CHF 4.02) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.85 (CHF 1.85) | CHF 3.89 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.62 (CHF 0.61) | CHF 2.88 | - 79% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.49 (CHF 1.49) | CHF 1.64 | - 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 16 | - 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (CHF 1.79) | CHF 2.20 | - 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.59 (CHF 0.59) | CHF 2.84 | - 79% | |
Housing | - 56% | |||
Housing in Tartu (Estonia) is 56% cheaper than in Neuchatel (Switzerland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €790 (CHF 788) | CHF 1,935 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €470 (CHF 469) | CHF 1,613 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €161 (CHF 160) | CHF 209 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €500 (CHF 500) | CHF 1,122 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €335 (CHF 335) | CHF 1,004 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €121 (CHF 121) | CHF 117 | + 3% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €17 (CHF 17) | CHF 44 | - 62% | |
40” flat screen tv | €344 (CHF 344) | CHF 536 | - 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (CHF 97) | CHF 127 | - 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 44% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (CHF 12) | CHF 26 | - 54% | |
Clothes | - 37% | |||
Clothes in Tartu (Estonia) is 37% cheaper than in Neuchatel (Switzerland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (CHF 84) | CHF 117 | - 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (CHF 34) | CHF 55 | - 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (CHF 75) | CHF 120 | - 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (CHF 102) | CHF 200 | - 49% | |
Transportation | - 44% | |||
Transportation in Tartu (Estonia) is 44% cheaper than in Neuchatel (Switzerland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,673 (CHF 19,640) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (CHF 1.53) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €17 (CHF 17) | CHF 67 | - 74% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €9 (CHF 9) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 34% | |||
Personal Care in Tartu (Estonia) is 34% cheaper than in Neuchatel (Switzerland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (CHF 6) | CHF 11 | - 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (CHF 12) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €33 (CHF 33) | CHF 94 | - 64% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (CHF 4.00) | CHF 9 | - 54% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.42 (CHF 3.41) | CHF 4.50 | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.07 (CHF 3.07) | CHF 4.49 | - 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.70 (CHF 1.69) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.14 (CHF 2.13) | CHF 2.98 | - 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (CHF 14) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 22% | |||
Entertainment in Tartu (Estonia) is 22% cheaper than in Neuchatel (Switzerland) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €22 (CHF 22) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (CHF 15) | CHF 35 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 (CHF 44) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (CHF 40) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 48% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.06 (CHF 3.05) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.40 (CHF 3.40) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €668 (CHF 667) | CHF 686 | - 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (CHF 36) | CHF 74 | - 51% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.13 (CHF 4.12) | CHF 9 | - 53% | |
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TOTAL | - 49% |

These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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