- 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$18 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.73 (C$9) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.38 (C$5.07) | C$7 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 (C$1.33) | C$2.42 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.74 (C$2.61) | C$4.05 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (C$3.32) | C$3.97 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.64 (C$5.46) | C$11 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.76 (C$2.65) | C$3.81 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.46 (C$0.69) | C$2.37 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.34 (C$2.02) | C$3.51 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (C$14) | C$18 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.71 (C$2.57) | C$2.39 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.63 (C$0.94) | C$2.25 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Estonia is 32% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €908 (C$1,363) | C$2,132 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €621 (C$933) | C$1,661 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €185 (C$278) | C$155 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €602 (C$905) | C$1,639 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €427 (C$641) | C$1,183 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €119 (C$179) | C$100 | + 79% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €16 (C$24) | C$53 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €358 (C$537) | C$472 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €160 (C$241) | C$156 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$11) | C$12 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$17) | C$24 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Estonia is 4% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 (C$133) | C$72 | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 (C$47) | C$58 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (C$114) | C$115 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 (C$160) | C$138 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Estonia is 40% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,002 (C$27,032) | C$22,935 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (C$2.01) | C$1.30 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €23 (C$34) | C$109 | - 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$10 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (C$26) | C$21 | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €37 (C$56) | C$96 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.96 (C$7) | C$8 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.46 (C$5.19) | C$4.89 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.89 (C$4.35) | C$5.53 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.54 (C$2.32) | C$2.86 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.99 (C$2.99) | C$2.67 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (C$24) | C$25 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Estonia is 27% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (C$37) | C$54 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (C$21) | C$27 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €52 (C$79) | C$145 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (C$72) | C$98 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$11) | C$11 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.80 (C$4.20) | C$5.02 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.58 (C$5.37) | C$7 | - 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €516 (C$776) | C$600 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (C$0.09) | C$0.45 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (C$82) | C$63 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.19 (C$6) | C$14 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Estonia is 31% cheaper than in Canada
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