- Cost of Living
- Estonia
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Estonia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Estonia is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (元58) | 元54 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.57 (元43) | 元32 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.18 (元24) | 元16 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.78 (元5.97) | 元16 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.66 (元13) | 元15 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.95 (元15) | 元9 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.82 (元29) | 元66 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.32 (元10) | 元14 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.42 (元3.21) | 元7 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.24 (元10) | 元5.27 | + 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (元67) | 元108 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.64 (元13) | 元8 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.63 (元4.89) | 元13 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Estonia is 0% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €868 (元6,681) | 元10,325 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €638 (元4,905) | 元5,254 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €193 (元1,482) | 元447 | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €566 (元4,357) | 元5,478 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €397 (元3,052) | 元3,863 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €138 (元1,063) | 元325 | + 227% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €16 (元123) | 元98 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €357 (元2,748) | 元2,406 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €126 (元968) | 元683 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (元76) | 元41 | + 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (元81) | 元34 | + 136% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Estonia is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €73 (元564) | 元556 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (元244) | 元271 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (元561) | 元649 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €100 (元767) | 元698 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Estonia is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,334 (元133,357) | 元146,576 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.23 (元9) | 元7 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €23 (元174) | 元152 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Estonia is 23% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (元77) | 元26 | + 202% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (元135) | 元37 | + 263% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (元233) | 元259 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.80 (元37) | 元32 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.65 (元28) | 元40 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.39 (元26) | 元35 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.70 (元13) | 元10 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.75 (元21) | 元11 | + 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (元115) | 元62 | + 85% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Estonia is 0% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (元178) | 元165 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (元111) | 元99 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €54 (元414) | 元871 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (元353) | 元406 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (元51) | 元66 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.84 (元22) | 元34 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.56 (元27) | 元34 | - 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €540 (元4,152) | 元3,273 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €1.50 (元12) | 元11 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (元412) | 元416 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.21 (元32) | 元20 | + 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,009 prices entered by 722 different people.
Cost of living in Estonia is about the same as in China
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