Cost of living in Estonia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Estonia is 27% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Estonia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (C$20) | C$23 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (C$13) | C$13 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.87 (C$5.57) | C$9 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.13 (C$1.62) | C$3.04 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.95 (C$4.23) | C$5.72 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.04 (C$4.37) | C$5.13 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.35 (C$8) | C$10 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.78 (C$2.55) | C$5.00 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.78 (C$1.13) | C$3.01 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.45 (C$2.09) | C$3.59 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (C$15) | C$18 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.99 (C$2.85) | C$3.07 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (C$1.37) | C$2.94 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Estonia is 37% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Estonia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,119 (C$1,608) | C$2,750 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €721 (C$1,036) | C$2,146 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €273 (C$393) | C$216 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €746 (C$1,072) | C$1,787 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €490 (C$704) | C$1,420 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €136 (C$195) | C$119 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (C$22) | C$73 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €309 (C$444) | C$452 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €174 (C$251) | C$218 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$11) | C$14 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (C$23) | C$28 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Estonia is 10% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Estonia | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (C$132) | C$78 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (C$47) | C$57 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (C$129) | C$121 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €129 (C$185) | C$149 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Estonia is 32% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Estonia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,847 (C$38,581) | C$30,938 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 (C$2.44) | C$1.67 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (C$40) | C$105 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Estonia is 25% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Estonia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (C$13) | C$13 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.94 (C$9) | C$28 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (C$79) | C$114 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.85 (C$5.54) | C$7 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.86 (C$7) | C$6 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.99 (C$2.85) | C$4.97 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.97 (C$4.27) | C$3.51 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (C$38) | C$31 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Estonia is 10% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Estonia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (C$56) | C$65 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (C$25) | C$32 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €106 (C$153) | C$163 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (C$115) | C$112 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$11) | C$15 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.61 (C$5.19) | C$5.35 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.28 (C$6) | C$7 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €912 (C$1,310) | C$771 | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (C$0.26) | C$0.43 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (C$67) | C$62 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.13 (C$7) | C$17 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,639 prices entered by 842 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Estonia is 28% cheaper than in Canada
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