Cost of living in Tallinn, Estonia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 27% | |||
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Food in Tallinn (Estonia) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (C$14) | C$20 | - 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.87 (C$9) | C$10 | - 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.95 (C$4.52) | C$5.78 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 (C$1.66) | C$1.98 | - 16% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.12 (C$3.26) | C$4.18 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 (C$3.37) | C$3.04 | + 11% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.80 (C$5.83) | C$10 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.60 (C$2.46) | C$4.24 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.84 (C$1.30) | C$3.76 | - 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.52 (C$2.34) | C$3.41 | - 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$12) | C$19 | - 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.87 (C$2.87) | C$2.48 | + 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.73 (C$1.12) | C$1.93 | - 42% | |
Housing | - 13% | |||
Housing in Tallinn (Estonia) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,183 (C$1,815) | C$2,136 | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €670 (C$1,028) | C$1,241 | - 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €184 (C$282) | C$133 | + 111% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €573 (C$879) | C$1,120 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €421 (C$646) | C$806 | - 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (C$173) | C$66 | + 161% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €17 (C$25) | C$54 | - 53% | |
40” flat screen tv | €373 (C$572) | C$311 | + 84% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €141 (C$216) | C$97 | + 123% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$16) | C$25 | - 38% | |
Clothes | + 52% | |||
Clothes in Tallinn (Estonia) is 52% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (C$126) | C$60 | + 108% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (C$55) | C$39 | + 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (C$125) | C$98 | + 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €97 (C$149) | C$117 | + 27% | |
Transportation | - 10% | |||
Transportation in Tallinn (Estonia) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,356 (C$28,178) | C$22,935 | + 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.26 (C$1.93) | C$1.39 | + 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (C$43) | C$67 | - 35% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €8 (C$12) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 7% | |||
Personal Care in Tallinn (Estonia) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (C$12) | C$8 | + 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (C$12) | C$22 | - 45% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €43 (C$66) | C$77 | - 14% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.03 (C$8) | C$6 | + 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.15 (C$6) | C$3.85 | + 66% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.60 (C$5.53) | C$4.28 | + 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.95 (C$2.99) | C$3.11 | - 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.24 (C$3.44) | C$2.46 | + 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (C$26) | C$20 | + 29% | |
Entertainment | - 20% | |||
Entertainment in Tallinn (Estonia) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (C$52) | C$52 | + 1% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (C$25) | C$26 | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (C$98) | C$117 | - 17% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (C$112) | C$96 | + 16% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$13) | C$9 | + 36% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.25 (C$4.99) | C$5.42 | - 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.13 (C$6) | C$7 | - 4% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €488 (C$749) | C$647 | + 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.05 (C$0.08) | C$0.83 | - 91% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (C$78) | C$35 | + 119% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.35 (C$7) | C$11 | - 39% | |
TOTAL | - 14% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tallinn (Estonia) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,700 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$5,795 (€3,775) in Tallinn.
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