Cost of Living Comparison Between Estonia and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Germany is 15.6% higher than in Estonia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Germany is 23.1% higher than in Estonia | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 56.3% higher than in Estonia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 3.9% higher than in Estonia | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 20.8% higher than in Estonia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 56.5% 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 | 65.00 € | 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) | 3.48 € | 3.48 € | +0.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.28 € | 2.88 € | +26.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.00 € | 2.59 € | +29.6 % |
Markets | Estonia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.95 € | 4.19 € | +6.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.11 € | 1.75 € | +57.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.02 € | 1.32 € | +30.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.43 € | 3.32 € | +37.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.95 € | 5.81 € | +17.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.48 € | 5.57 € | +60.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.85 € | 7.79 € | -0.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.80 € | 1.26 € | +57.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.59 € | 0.72 € | +21.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.98 € | 0.90 € | -8.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.28 € | 1.90 € | +49.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.46 € | 0.62 € | +36.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.39 € | 0.63 € | +63.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.74 € | 1.63 € | -6.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.96 € | 0.93 € | -2.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.50 € | 5.00 € | -41.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.64 € | 0.93 € | -43.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.05 € | 1.44 € | -29.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.80 € | 8.20 € | +41.4 % |
Transportation | Estonia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.65 € | 3.10 € | +87.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 30.00 € | 50.00 € | +66.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 € | 4.65 € | +55.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.29 € | 4.02 € | +212.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.00 € | 32.50 € | +116.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.36 € | 6.57 € | +3.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,000.00 € | 27,180.00 € | +0.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,116.00 € | 32,302.92 € | +14.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Estonia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 269.63 € | 302.96 € | +12.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 18.02 € | 24.21 € | +34.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.31 € | 44.83 € | +53.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Estonia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.43 € | 34.90 € | -24.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 26.15 € | 21.32 € | -18.5 % |
| 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 | 305.67 € | 411.58 € | +34.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,008.71 € | 12,807.70 € | +59.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Estonia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 95.25 € | 81.44 € | -14.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 38.69 € | 38.33 € | -0.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 84.39 € | 88.71 € | +5.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 110.86 € | 115.33 € | +4.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Estonia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 613.85 € | 883.70 € | +44.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 435.85 € | 668.70 € | +53.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,038.33 € | 1,654.20 € | +59.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 769.13 € | 1,259.49 € | +63.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Estonia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 373.15 € | 515.28 € | +38.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 262.17 € | 405.85 € | +54.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Estonia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,472.88 € | 2,836.47 € | +92.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.96 | 3.98 | -19.7 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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