- Cost of Living
- Estonia
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Estonia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Estonia is 35% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (C$11) | C$17 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.88 (C$9) | C$10 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.28 (C$4.96) | C$7 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.83 (C$1.25) | C$2.45 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.63 (C$2.46) | C$4.10 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.12 (C$3.20) | C$3.94 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.66 (C$5.52) | C$11 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.64 (C$2.48) | C$3.72 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.44 (C$0.67) | C$2.33 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.35 (C$2.04) | C$3.55 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (C$14) | C$18 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.70 (C$2.57) | C$2.41 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.64 (C$0.96) | C$2.32 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Estonia is 30% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €902 (C$1,362) | C$2,124 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €600 (C$906) | C$1,645 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €196 (C$296) | C$159 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €599 (C$904) | C$1,624 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €424 (C$640) | C$1,164 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €126 (C$191) | C$101 | + 89% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €16 (C$24) | C$53 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €367 (C$553) | C$485 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €122 (C$185) | C$157 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$12) | C$11 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (C$23) | C$24 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Estonia is 3% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (C$125) | C$70 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (C$45) | C$56 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €69 (C$105) | C$114 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (C$159) | C$138 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Estonia is 40% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,822 (C$26,909) | C$22,777 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 (C$1.98) | C$1.29 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €23 (C$35) | C$110 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Estonia is 12% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (C$26) | C$22 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €34 (C$52) | C$96 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.27 (C$8) | C$8 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.44 (C$5.20) | C$4.97 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.39 (C$5.11) | C$5.59 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.71 (C$2.59) | C$2.85 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.75 (C$4.15) | C$2.74 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (C$22) | C$25 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Estonia is 27% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (C$38) | C$54 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (C$21) | C$27 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €45 (C$69) | C$146 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (C$63) | C$96 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$10) | C$12 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.77 (C$4.18) | C$4.96 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.64 (C$5.50) | C$7 | - 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €549 (C$828) | C$589 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.05 (C$0.08) | C$0.41 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (C$83) | C$62 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.20 (C$6) | C$14 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Estonia is 30% cheaper than in Canada
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