Cost of Living in Tartu
Summary of cost of living in Tartu, Estonia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,348.5$ (2,921.0€), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 971.0$ (847.0€), excluding rent.
- Tartu is 17.6% less expensive than Austin (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Tartu is, on average, 69.3% lower than in Austin.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 65.00 € | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 9.43 € | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 5.00 € | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 6.00 € | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.45 € | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.42 € | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 3.13 € | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.17 € | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.36 € | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.98 € | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2.43 € | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.39 € | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.33 € | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 5.74 € | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.81 € | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.60 € | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.94 € | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.10 € | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.40 € | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.34 € | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.77 € | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.92 € | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.18 € | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.82 € | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.96 € | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 6.03 € | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.50 € | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 27.75 € | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.20 € | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1.45 € | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 24.00 € | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.61 € | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 24,992.00 € | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 27,325.00 € | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 259.02 € | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 15.72 € | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 31.99 € | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 38.17 € | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 30.83 € | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 10.43 € | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 351.43 € | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 10,433.33 € | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 97.81 € | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 43.33 € | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 93.87 € | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 106.78 € | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 566.17 € | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 401.00 € | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,044.00 € | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 685.33 € | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 290.23 € | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 218.04 € | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,698.44 € | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.93 | |
Prices in Tartu
This city had 410 entries in the past 12 months by 21 different contributors.
Last update: 19 February 2026
Last update: 19 February 2026
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Leave a comment:1 Comments so far
Timmo
on Mar 29, 2025:
Maybe try to partner up with an app called "tarbi targalt" it's Estonian food and items price checker for most estonian shops.