Cost of living in Estonia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Estonia is 21% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (C$14) | C$19 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (C$10) | C$11 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.10 (C$4.77) | C$7 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (C$1.58) | C$2.25 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.44 (C$3.75) | C$3.88 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.09 (C$3.21) | C$4.80 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.93 (C$8) | C$10 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.98 (C$3.05) | C$3.89 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.79 (C$1.22) | C$2.51 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.76 (C$2.70) | C$3.13 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (C$13) | C$18 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.73 (C$2.66) | C$2.29 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.05 (C$1.61) | C$2.05 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Estonia is 19% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,131 (C$1,740) | C$2,056 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €645 (C$992) | C$1,551 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €180 (C$278) | C$170 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €586 (C$901) | C$1,601 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €461 (C$709) | C$1,113 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (C$171) | C$110 | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (C$38) | C$53 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €434 (C$667) | C$365 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (C$145) | C$165 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (C$16) | C$11 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (C$22) | C$23 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Estonia is 46% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (C$125) | C$73 | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (C$69) | C$48 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (C$135) | C$107 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (C$184) | C$137 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Estonia is 37% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,002 (C$27,691) | C$25,065 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.19 (C$1.82) | C$1.11 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €26 (C$40) | C$110 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Estonia is 21% more expensive 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$13) | C$17 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (C$77) | C$85 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6.00 (C$9) | C$9 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.36 (C$7) | C$5.07 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €11 (C$17) | C$5.47 | + 215% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.70 (C$2.62) | C$3.19 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €6.00 (C$9) | C$2.70 | + 242% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (C$15) | C$25 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Estonia is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (C$55) | C$55 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (C$29) | C$28 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 (C$114) | C$147 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €95 (C$147) | C$95 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (C$13) | C$12 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.21 (C$4.93) | C$4.89 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.64 (C$7) | C$7 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €481 (C$740) | C$561 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (C$0.28) | C$0.52 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (C$74) | C$57 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.09 (C$8) | C$15 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Estonia is 17% cheaper than in Canada
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