Cost of Living Comparison Between Estonia and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Germany is 15.5% higher than in Estonia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Germany is 22.6% higher than in Estonia | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 53.6% higher than in Estonia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 3.4% higher than in Estonia | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 21.0% higher than in Estonia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 61.5% higher than in Estonia | |
Restaurants | Estonia Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.00 € | 15.00 € | +7.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 65.50 € | 65.00 € | -0.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.00 € | 10.00 € | +11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.00 € | 4.50 € | -10.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 € | 4.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.51 € | 3.50 € | -0.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.31 € | 2.88 € | +24.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.08 € | 2.59 € | +24.2 % |
Markets | Estonia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.97 € | 4.18 € | +5.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.11 € | 1.75 € | +58.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.03 € | 1.33 € | +29.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.43 € | 3.33 € | +36.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.90 € | 5.81 € | +18.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.49 € | 5.56 € | +59.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.72 € | 7.80 € | +1.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.83 € | 1.26 € | +51.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.59 € | 0.72 € | +21.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.01 € | 0.90 € | -10.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.26 € | 1.90 € | +50.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.48 € | 0.62 € | +29.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.38 € | 0.63 € | +66.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.72 € | 1.63 € | -5.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.96 € | 0.94 € | -2.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.00 € | 5.00 € | -44.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.64 € | 0.93 € | -43.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.07 € | 1.44 € | -30.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.80 € | 8.40 € | +44.8 % |
Transportation | Estonia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.85 € | 3.20 € | +73.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 30.00 € | 55.00 € | +83.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 € | 4.90 € | +63.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.29 € | 4.02 € | +212.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.00 € | 33.00 € | +120.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.36 € | 6.56 € | +3.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,919.50 € | 27,180.00 € | +1.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,954.17 € | 32,302.42 € | +15.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Estonia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 273.01 € | 302.71 € | +10.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 17.80 € | 23.85 € | +34.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.24 € | 44.70 € | +52.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Estonia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.47 € | 35.08 € | -24.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 26.54 € | 21.45 € | -19.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 € | 12.00 € | +20.0 % |
Childcare | Estonia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 305.48 € | 408.88 € | +33.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,008.71 € | 12,886.73 € | +60.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Estonia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 94.91 € | 80.80 € | -14.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 39.23 € | 38.04 € | -3.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 85.54 € | 88.47 € | +3.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 110.79 € | 114.75 € | +3.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Estonia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 619.23 € | 889.87 € | +43.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 443.72 € | 671.21 € | +51.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,069.58 € | 1,655.50 € | +54.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 778.30 € | 1,254.24 € | +61.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Estonia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 372.77 € | 509.49 € | +36.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 261.03 € | 398.24 € | +52.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Estonia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,450.95 € | 2,872.23 € | +98.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.88 | 3.98 | -18.5 % |
| Last update: | 24 May 2025 | 24 May 2025 | |
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