Cost of living in Tallinn, Estonia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tallinn (Estonia) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (C$12) | C$20 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.78 (C$8) | C$10 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.85 (C$4.17) | C$5.78 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 (C$1.31) | C$1.98 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.10 (C$3.08) | C$4.18 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.44 (C$3.58) | C$3.04 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.81 (C$5.59) | C$10 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.57 (C$2.30) | C$4.24 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.61 (C$0.90) | C$3.76 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.63 (C$2.39) | C$3.41 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (C$12) | C$19 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.82 (C$2.66) | C$2.48 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.55 (C$0.81) | C$1.93 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Tallinn (Estonia) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,070 (C$1,568) | C$2,136 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €614 (C$901) | C$1,241 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €203 (C$298) | C$133 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €561 (C$823) | C$1,120 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €420 (C$616) | C$806 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €107 (C$157) | C$66 | + 137% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €16 (C$24) | C$54 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €367 (C$539) | C$311 | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €149 (C$218) | C$97 | + 126% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$15) | C$25 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Tallinn (Estonia) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (C$120) | C$60 | + 100% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (C$43) | C$39 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (C$114) | C$98 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €93 (C$137) | C$117 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Tallinn (Estonia) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,356 (C$26,910) | C$22,935 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 (C$2.00) | C$1.39 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (C$41) | C$67 | - 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €8 (C$11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Tallinn (Estonia) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (C$11) | C$8 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (C$11) | C$22 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €43 (C$63) | C$77 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.92 (C$7) | C$6 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.18 (C$6) | C$3.85 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.58 (C$5.25) | C$4.28 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.95 (C$2.85) | C$3.11 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.09 (C$3.07) | C$2.46 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (C$26) | C$20 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Tallinn (Estonia) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (C$43) | C$52 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (C$22) | C$26 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €62 (C$90) | C$117 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (C$95) | C$96 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.22 (C$4.73) | C$5.42 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.24 (C$6) | C$7 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €488 (C$715) | C$647 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.05 (C$0.07) | C$0.83 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (C$82) | C$35 | + 131% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.36 (C$6) | C$11 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 455 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2020.
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