Cost of living in Estonia compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Estonia is 26% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Estonia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (AU$16) | AU$23 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (AU$13) | AU$15 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.30 (AU$7) | AU$8 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (AU$1.90) | AU$1.95 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.75 (AU$4.57) | AU$7 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.97 (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.52 (AU$9) | AU$10 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.44 (AU$4.04) | AU$5.08 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (AU$2.20) | AU$3.80 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.50 (AU$2.49) | AU$7 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (AU$15) | AU$22 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.36 (AU$3.92) | AU$4.00 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.01 (AU$1.68) | AU$2.58 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Estonia is 34% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Estonia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,447 (AU$2,402) | AU$4,067 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €800 (AU$1,328) | AU$2,834 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €323 (AU$536) | AU$321 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €779 (AU$1,293) | AU$2,686 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €566 (AU$940) | AU$1,976 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €204 (AU$339) | AU$213 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (AU$37) | AU$67 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €347 (AU$576) | AU$645 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €194 (AU$322) | AU$243 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (AU$15) | AU$15 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €23 (AU$38) | AU$42 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Estonia is 18% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Estonia | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (AU$144) | AU$123 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (AU$56) | AU$94 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (AU$152) | AU$171 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 (AU$201) | AU$180 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Estonia is 42% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Estonia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,491 (AU$55,576) | AU$39,948 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.63 (AU$2.71) | AU$1.97 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (AU$48) | AU$147 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Estonia is 66% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Estonia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €18 (AU$30) | AU$8 | + 260% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €24 (AU$40) | AU$23 | + 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (AU$118) | AU$86 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €8 (AU$13) | AU$7 | + 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €6 (AU$10) | AU$5.40 | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.07 (AU$5.09) | AU$4.47 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.92 (AU$7) | AU$4.31 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €32 (AU$54) | AU$38 | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Estonia is 13% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Estonia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (AU$70) | AU$77 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (AU$39) | AU$47 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (AU$132) | AU$257 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €88 (AU$147) | AU$126 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €16 (AU$27) | AU$22 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.66 (AU$8) | AU$5.31 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.99 (AU$8) | AU$13 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €700 (AU$1,162) | AU$943 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.86 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (AU$87) | AU$89 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (AU$11) | AU$46 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,921 prices entered by 324 different people.
Cost of living in Estonia is 26% cheaper than in Australia
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