Cost of living in Estonia compared to Australia
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| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Estonia is 31% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Estonia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (AU$17) | AU$22 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (AU$12) | AU$14 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.40 (AU$5.52) | AU$7 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 (AU$1.89) | AU$1.84 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.87 (AU$4.67) | AU$6 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.81 (AU$4.57) | AU$7 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.44 (AU$9) | AU$9 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.62 (AU$2.63) | AU$4.74 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.64 (AU$1.04) | AU$3.59 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.47 (AU$2.39) | AU$5.97 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (AU$17) | AU$20 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (AU$3.24) | AU$3.83 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.75 (AU$1.22) | AU$2.78 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Estonia is 43% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Estonia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,118 (AU$1,817) | AU$3,200 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €652 (AU$1,060) | AU$2,369 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €255 (AU$414) | AU$246 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €725 (AU$1,178) | AU$2,185 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €458 (AU$744) | AU$1,684 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €136 (AU$222) | AU$171 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €16 (AU$27) | AU$73 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €394 (AU$641) | AU$567 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €136 (AU$221) | AU$274 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (AU$13) | AU$17 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (AU$16) | AU$38 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Estonia is 23% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Estonia | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (AU$134) | AU$115 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (AU$51) | AU$88 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (AU$136) | AU$168 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (AU$192) | AU$183 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Estonia is 46% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Estonia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,824 (AU$37,099) | AU$34,364 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.89 (AU$3.08) | AU$1.96 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €27 (AU$45) | AU$158 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Estonia is 5% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Estonia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.65 (AU$9) | AU$9 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.94 (AU$10) | AU$21 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (AU$90) | AU$75 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$7 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.85 (AU$6) | AU$4.93 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.93 (AU$10) | AU$5.66 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.29 (AU$3.73) | AU$4.10 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.45 (AU$3.98) | AU$3.78 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (AU$39) | AU$33 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Estonia is 26% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Estonia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (AU$53) | AU$64 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (AU$28) | AU$40 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €75 (AU$122) | AU$249 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (AU$94) | AU$126 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (AU$11) | AU$21 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.24 (AU$5.27) | AU$5.33 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €912 (AU$1,482) | AU$679 | + 118% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (AU$0.29) | AU$0.43 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (AU$62) | AU$80 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.07 (AU$8) | AU$41 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,999 prices entered by 423 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Estonia is 36% cheaper than in Australia
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