- Cost of Living
- Estonia
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Estonia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Estonia is 36% 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) | €5.60 (C$8) | C$10 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.10 (C$4.67) | C$7 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 (C$1.31) | C$2.39 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.89 (C$2.86) | C$3.99 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.08 (C$3.13) | C$3.93 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.62 (C$5.46) | C$10 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.61 (C$2.43) | C$3.93 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.44 (C$0.66) | C$2.43 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.37 (C$2.06) | C$3.56 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (C$13) | C$18 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.78 (C$2.68) | C$2.38 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.55 (C$0.83) | C$2.18 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Estonia is 28% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €934 (C$1,408) | C$2,110 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €605 (C$912) | C$1,639 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €188 (C$283) | C$156 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €609 (C$919) | C$1,598 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €422 (C$637) | C$1,164 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €126 (C$191) | C$100 | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €17 (C$25) | C$54 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €336 (C$507) | C$459 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €151 (C$228) | C$154 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$12) | C$12 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (C$19) | C$23 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Estonia is 5% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 (C$133) | C$72 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 (C$47) | C$58 | - 20% | |
| 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$161) | C$136 | + 18% | |
| 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$27,140) | C$23,193 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (C$2.03) | C$1.31 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €23 (C$34) | C$109 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Estonia is 15% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (C$19) | C$21 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €39 (C$58) | C$95 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.00 (C$8) | C$8 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.38 (C$5.09) | C$4.81 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.95 (C$4.45) | C$5.51 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.44 (C$2.17) | C$2.88 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.94 (C$2.93) | C$2.63 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (C$24) | C$25 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Estonia is 30% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (C$37) | C$54 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (C$20) | C$28 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €52 (C$79) | C$155 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (C$72) | C$97 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$11) | C$11 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.87 (C$4.32) | C$5.04 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.66 (C$5.52) | C$7 | - 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €512 (C$772) | C$599 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (C$0.09) | C$0.53 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (C$82) | C$58 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.19 (C$6) | C$14 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Estonia is 31% cheaper than in Canada
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