- Cost of Living
- Estonia
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Estonia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Estonia is 34% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (C$11) | C$17 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.87 (C$9) | C$10 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (C$4.98) | C$7 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.81 (C$1.24) | C$2.46 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.63 (C$2.50) | C$4.11 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.05 (C$3.14) | C$4.01 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.69 (C$5.66) | C$10 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.72 (C$2.64) | C$3.68 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.47 (C$0.73) | C$2.34 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.33 (C$2.04) | C$3.53 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (C$14) | C$18 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.66 (C$2.55) | C$2.39 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.64 (C$0.99) | C$2.30 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Estonia is 32% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €879 (C$1,347) | C$2,099 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €580 (C$889) | C$1,638 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €182 (C$279) | C$158 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €593 (C$909) | C$1,634 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €424 (C$650) | C$1,178 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €118 (C$181) | C$104 | + 74% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €16 (C$25) | C$53 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €367 (C$562) | C$484 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €122 (C$187) | C$157 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (C$14) | C$11 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$15) | C$24 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Estonia is 3% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (C$127) | C$70 | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (C$46) | C$57 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €71 (C$109) | C$115 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (C$161) | C$139 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Estonia is 39% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,209 (C$27,912) | C$22,869 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.29 (C$1.98) | C$1.27 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €23 (C$35) | C$111 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Estonia is 12% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (C$27) | C$21 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €34 (C$52) | C$97 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.12 (C$8) | C$8 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.65 (C$5.60) | C$4.90 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.39 (C$5.19) | C$5.61 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.45 (C$2.22) | C$2.92 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.75 (C$4.22) | C$2.78 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (C$21) | C$25 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Estonia is 28% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (C$38) | C$54 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (C$22) | C$28 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €54 (C$82) | C$156 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 (C$67) | C$96 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (C$10) | C$12 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.78 (C$4.26) | C$4.91 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.67 (C$5.63) | C$7 | - 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €540 (C$827) | C$590 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.05 (C$0.08) | C$0.43 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (C$77) | C$61 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.18 (C$6) | C$14 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Estonia is 31% cheaper than in Canada
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