Cost of Living Comparison Between Estonia and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Germany is 15.7% higher than in Estonia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Germany is 23.2% higher than in Estonia | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 56.9% higher than in Estonia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 5.2% higher than in Estonia | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 20.8% higher than in Estonia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 59.4% higher than in Estonia | |
Restaurants | Estonia Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 13.25 € | 15.00 € | +13.2 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 65.00 € | 65.00 € | 0.0 % |
| 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) | 3.50 € | 3.51 € | +0.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.36 € | 2.90 € | +22.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.12 € | 2.58 € | +21.6 % |
Markets | Estonia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.93 € | 4.18 € | +6.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.11 € | 1.75 € | +57.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.04 € | 1.33 € | +27.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.45 € | 3.32 € | +35.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.96 € | 5.81 € | +17.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.57 € | 5.53 € | +54.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.69 € | 7.79 € | +1.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.83 € | 1.26 € | +52.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.60 € | 0.72 € | +19.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.01 € | 0.90 € | -11.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.22 € | 1.91 € | +56.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.48 € | 0.61 € | +28.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.38 € | 0.63 € | +66.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.70 € | 1.63 € | -4.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.95 € | 0.94 € | -0.3 % |
| 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) | 2.02 € | 1.44 € | -29.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.80 € | 8.40 € | +44.8 % |
Transportation | Estonia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 3.20 € | +60.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 30.00 € | 58.00 € | +93.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 € | 5.00 € | +66.5 % |
| 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) | 6.32 € | 6.54 € | +3.6 % |
| 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) | 28,213.04 € | 32,462.45 € | +15.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Estonia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 281.71 € | 301.76 € | +7.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 17.85 € | 23.80 € | +33.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.61 € | 44.96 € | +51.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Estonia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 45.92 € | 35.17 € | -23.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 26.52 € | 21.43 € | -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 € | 404.73 € | +32.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,008.71 € | 12,899.54 € | +61.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Estonia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 97.85 € | 80.84 € | -17.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 39.24 € | 38.10 € | -2.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 86.39 € | 88.31 € | +2.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 111.43 € | 115.33 € | +3.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Estonia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 608.98 € | 885.44 € | +45.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 435.57 € | 670.51 € | +53.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,030.71 € | 1,659.31 € | +61.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 775.65 € | 1,257.42 € | +62.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Estonia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 363.43 € | 507.79 € | +39.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 255.67 € | 400.61 € | +56.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Estonia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,468.85 € | 2,886.37 € | +96.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.86 | 3.98 | -18.2 % |
| Last update: | 15 June 2025 | 15 June 2025 | |
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