- Cost of Living
- Estonia
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Estonia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Estonia is 35% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (C$12) | C$18 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.57 (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.18 (C$4.99) | C$7 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.78 (C$1.22) | C$2.43 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.66 (C$2.61) | C$4.05 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.95 (C$3.06) | C$4.11 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.82 (C$5.99) | C$11 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.32 (C$2.07) | C$3.69 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.42 (C$0.66) | C$2.39 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.24 (C$1.95) | C$3.50 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (C$14) | C$18 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.64 (C$2.57) | C$2.40 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.63 (C$1.00) | C$2.33 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Estonia is 30% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €868 (C$1,362) | C$2,097 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €638 (C$1,000) | C$1,640 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €193 (C$302) | C$166 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €566 (C$888) | C$1,663 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €397 (C$622) | C$1,216 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €138 (C$217) | C$107 | + 102% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €16 (C$25) | C$53 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €357 (C$560) | C$485 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €126 (C$197) | C$156 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (C$15) | C$12 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$16) | C$23 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Estonia is 3% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €73 (C$115) | C$70 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (C$50) | C$58 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (C$114) | C$117 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €100 (C$156) | C$140 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Estonia is 37% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,334 (C$27,194) | C$22,574 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.23 (C$1.93) | C$1.21 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €23 (C$36) | C$111 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Estonia is 6% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (C$16) | C$10 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (C$27) | C$21 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (C$48) | C$85 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.80 (C$8) | C$8 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.65 (C$5.73) | C$4.96 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.39 (C$5.31) | C$5.51 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.70 (C$2.67) | C$2.99 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.75 (C$4.31) | C$2.90 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (C$24) | C$25 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Estonia is 50% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (C$36) | C$54 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (C$23) | C$28 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €54 (C$84) | C$154 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (C$72) | C$96 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$10) | C$12 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.84 (C$4.46) | C$4.81 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.56 (C$5.59) | C$7 | - 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €540 (C$847) | C$588 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €1.50 (C$2.35) | C$0.46 | + 417% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (C$84) | C$62 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.21 (C$7) | C$14 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Estonia is 17% cheaper than in Canada
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