Cost of living in Estonia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Estonia is 24% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Estonia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (C$20) | C$25 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (C$14) | C$15 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.15 (C$7) | C$10 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.34 (C$2.12) | C$3.02 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.95 (C$4.66) | C$5.90 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.97 (C$6) | C$5.96 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.52 (C$9) | C$12 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.44 (C$3.85) | C$5.48 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (C$2.09) | C$4.18 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.49 (C$2.35) | C$4.05 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (C$14) | C$23 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.43 (C$3.85) | C$3.48 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.01 (C$1.60) | C$3.12 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Estonia is 28% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Estonia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,447 (C$2,286) | C$3,232 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €800 (C$1,264) | C$2,666 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €323 (C$510) | C$261 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €779 (C$1,231) | C$2,207 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €566 (C$894) | C$1,825 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €204 (C$323) | C$138 | + 134% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (C$35) | C$72 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €347 (C$548) | C$373 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €194 (C$306) | C$237 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (C$14) | C$18 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €23 (C$36) | C$34 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Estonia is 14% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Estonia | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €98 (C$154) | C$89 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (C$53) | C$66 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (C$133) | C$136 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 (C$191) | C$170 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Estonia is 33% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Estonia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,000 (C$41,066) | C$33,025 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (C$2.53) | C$1.66 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (C$45) | C$111 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Estonia is 17% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Estonia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €18 (C$29) | C$13 | + 120% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €24 (C$38) | C$29 | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (C$112) | C$175 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €8 (C$13) | C$12 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €6 (C$10) | C$8 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (C$11) | C$7 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.07 (C$4.85) | C$4.20 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.92 (C$6) | C$3.95 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €32 (C$50) | C$34 | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Estonia is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Estonia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (C$66) | C$74 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (C$37) | C$35 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (C$126) | C$200 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €88 (C$140) | C$135 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €16 (C$25) | C$17 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.66 (C$7) | C$6 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.99 (C$8) | C$8 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €589 (C$930) | C$658 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.45 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (C$66) | C$63 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (C$10) | C$20 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Estonia is 20% cheaper than in Canada
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