City in Tartu County, Estonia
Cost of living in Tartu
How much a month costs in Tartu
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,690–2,360 (€1,500–2,100).
Prices in Tartu
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €550–800 | $619–900 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €400–600 | $450–675 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €15–25 | $17–28 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €60–100 | $68–113 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €6–10 | $6.8–11.3 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €13–22 | $15–25 |
| Cappuccino | €3–4 | $3.4–4.5 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €4–6 | $4.5–6.8 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €1–2 | $1.1–2.3 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €4–8 | $4.5–9.0 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | €30–50 | $34–56 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €10–25 | $11–28 |
Value for money: 50/100
A value score of 50/100 means Tartu gives more quality of life per dollar than 49% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 71/100. It's the 1st most affordable of 3 places we cover in Estonia.
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Cost of living across Estonia
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Cheaper alternatives to Tartu
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Tartu?
About $900–1,240 on a lean budget, $1,690–2,360 for a comfortable month and $2,930–4,280 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Tartu?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €550–800 ($619–900) a month in the center and €400–600 ($450–675) outside it.
How much does food cost in Tartu?
A local meal is €6–10 ($6.8–11.3); a mid-range restaurant is €13–22 ($15–25) per person.
Is Estonia expensive?
Prices in Estonia are about 66% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Visit Tartu
- Tartu University Hospital
- Elron trains
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.