Cost of living in Estonia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Estonia is 25% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (69元) | 51元 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (51元) | 35元 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.10 (24元) | 15元 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (8元) | 14元 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.44 (19元) | 13元 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.09 (16元) | 8元 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.93 (39元) | 56元 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.98 (16元) | 12元 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.79 (6元) | 6元 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.76 (14元) | 6元 | + 129% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (67元) | 94元 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.73 (14元) | 9元 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.05 (8元) | 10元 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Estonia is 38% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,131 (8,882元) | 6,972元 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €645 (5,064元) | 4,585元 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €180 (1,417元) | 451元 | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €615 (4,829元) | 6,526元 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €461 (3,621元) | 3,402元 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (873元) | 300元 | + 191% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (195元) | 78元 | + 148% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €434 (3,406元) | 1,937元 | + 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (742元) | 630元 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (80元) | 44元 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (111元) | 47元 | + 137% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Estonia is 61% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (638元) | 388元 | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (350元) | 221元 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (687元) | 504元 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (938元) | 483元 | + 94% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Estonia is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,002 (141,362元) | 142,791元 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.17 (9元) | 6元 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €26 (205元) | 190元 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Estonia is 47% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (56元) | 29元 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (67元) | 37元 | + 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (393元) | 372元 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6.00 (47元) | 28元 | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.36 (34元) | 38元 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €11 (88元) | 35元 | + 155% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.70 (13元) | 9元 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €6.00 (47元) | 10元 | + 360% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (79元) | 67元 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Estonia is 43% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (282元) | 183元 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (149元) | 91元 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 (583元) | 804元 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €95 (748元) | 411元 | + 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (67元) | 68元 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.21 (25元) | 33元 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.64 (36元) | 32元 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €481 (3,777元) | 3,170元 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (1.41元) | 0.55元 | + 158% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (378元) | 298元 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.09 (40元) | 22元 | + 82% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,964 prices entered by 215 different people.
Cost of living in Estonia is 32% more expensive than in China
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