Cost of living
Valga compared to Tartu
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Overview comparison
ValgaTartu
Consumer prices in Tartu are roughly 11% higher than in Valga.
Cost of living
| Item | Valga | Tartu |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,094 | 1,179 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,639 | 2,898 |
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| Without rent one person | 541 | 439 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,667 | 1,629 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 597.87 | 598.7 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,070.06 | 929.76 |
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| Food person | 344 | 353 |
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| Food family | 803 | 1,184 |
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| Transport person | 27.5 | 30.75 |
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| Transport family | 81.28 | 103.87 |
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| Life expectancy | 80.27 years | 80.4 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Valga | Tartu |
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| Lunch Menu | 11.89 | 9.16 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 62.17 | 61.92 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.67 | 8.71 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.82 | 4.1 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.88 | 3.42 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.42 | 1.97 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Valga | Tartu |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 524.83 | 602.11 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 439.28 | 405.78 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 785.69 | 859.59 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 743.62 | 701.68 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 159.85 | 126.64 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 314.48 | 190.59 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 15.57 | 31.96 |
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Transportation
| Item | Valga | Tartu |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.5 | 4.81 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,275 | 3,636 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,327 | 2,153 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.64 | 1.83 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 14.02% | 21.02% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.64 | 11.19 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.67 | 2.25 |
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Groceries
| Item | Valga | Tartu |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.25 | 1.47 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.85 | 1.22 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.82 | 2.85 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.21 | 9.29 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.1 | 8.33 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.83 | 13.4 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.45 | 1.74 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.55 | 0.59 |
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Other
| Item | Valga | Tartu |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 37.22 | 33.82 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.94 | 9.27 |
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| Doctors visit | 52.58 | 35.04 |
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| Haircut, simple | 15.5 | 10.53 |
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| Brand Jeans | 59.69 | 119.14 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 73.55 | 89.89 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 113.35 | 125.24 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,209 | 9,440 |
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