Cost of living in Estonia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Estonia is 36% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (C$10) | C$18 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.80 (C$8) | C$11 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.88 (C$4.15) | C$7 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 (C$1.54) | C$2.42 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.12 (C$3.05) | C$3.88 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.29 (C$3.29) | C$3.92 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.30 (C$6) | C$10 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.49 (C$2.14) | C$3.86 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.60 (C$0.87) | C$2.55 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.62 (C$2.33) | C$3.28 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (C$14) | C$18 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.91 (C$2.75) | C$2.31 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.48 (C$0.69) | C$2.16 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Estonia is 33% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,005 (C$1,448) | C$2,255 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €564 (C$813) | C$1,724 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €182 (C$263) | C$165 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €561 (C$809) | C$1,711 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €420 (C$606) | C$1,203 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €129 (C$185) | C$111 | + 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €16 (C$24) | C$53 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €337 (C$486) | C$415 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (C$134) | C$158 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (C$13) | C$11 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (C$20) | C$23 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Estonia is 11% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (C$122) | C$69 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (C$46) | C$52 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (C$118) | C$112 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (C$174) | C$139 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Estonia is 41% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,002 (C$25,939) | C$25,291 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 (C$1.96) | C$1.24 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €26 (C$38) | C$116 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Estonia is 13% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$11) | C$11 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (C$12) | C$21 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (C$72) | C$81 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.09 (C$5.90) | C$8 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.44 (C$4.95) | C$5.00 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.92 (C$4.21) | C$5.11 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.70 (C$2.45) | C$3.00 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.10 (C$3.02) | C$2.36 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (C$22) | C$24 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Estonia is 10% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (C$40) | C$54 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (C$23) | C$29 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €92 (C$133) | C$162 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €82 (C$119) | C$98 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (C$13) | C$12 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.26 (C$4.70) | C$4.86 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.84 (C$5.53) | C$7 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €481 (C$693) | C$574 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (C$0.26) | C$0.40 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (C$69) | C$58 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.50 (C$6) | C$14 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Estonia is 29% cheaper than in Canada
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