Cost of living in Munich, Germany vs Tartu, Estonia
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Food | + 55% | |||
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Food in Munich (Germany) is 55% more expensive than in Tartu (Estonia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 | €5.60 | + 108% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €5.13 | + 56% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.52 | €2.94 | + 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 | €0.93 | + 16% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.52 | €1.81 | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.93 | €2.04 | + 44% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.50 | €4.08 | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.57 | €1.90 | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 | €0.50 | + 215% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 | €1.27 | - 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 | €8 | + 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.71 | €1.75 | - 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 | €0.53 | + 154% | |
Housing | + 133% | |||
Housing in Munich (Germany) is 133% more expensive than in Tartu (Estonia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,197 | €716 | + 207% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,773 | €503 | + 253% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €207 | €136 | + 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,278 | €444 | + 188% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,050 | €331 | + 217% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 | €88 | + 25% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 | €18 | + 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | €401 | €372 | + 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €68 | €98 | - 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.55 | €7 | - 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 | €10 | + 52% | |
Clothes | + 14% | |||
Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 14% more expensive than in Tartu (Estonia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 | €76 | + 7% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 | €36 | + 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 | €75 | + 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 | €109 | + 12% | |
Transportation | + 106% | |||
Transportation in Munich (Germany) is 106% more expensive than in Tartu (Estonia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,769 | €18,372 | + 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 | €1.32 | - 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €64 | €14 | + 345% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 | €9 | + 122% | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is about the same as in Tartu (Estonia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 | €7 | - 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 | €16 | + 2% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €53 | €33 | + 60% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.32 | €3.65 | + 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.91 | €3.44 | - 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.60 | €2.96 | - 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 | €1.64 | - 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.13 | €1.88 | - 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 | €12 | + 109% | |
Entertainment | + 60% | |||
Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 60% more expensive than in Tartu (Estonia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 | €23 | + 61% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 | €13 | + 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €153 | €39 | + 296% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 | €37 | + 88% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 | €6 | + 66% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.69 | €2.79 | + 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.10 | €2.58 | + 59% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €517 | €537 | - 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 | €0.05 | + 180% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €66 | €44 | + 49% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 | €3.88 | + 73% | |
TOTAL | + 81% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Munich (Germany) is 81% more expensive than in Tartu (Estonia)
For example, you would need at least €3,991 in Munich to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,200 in Tartu.
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