Cost of living in Estonia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Estonia is 42% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Estonia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (74元) | 37元 | + 102% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (58元) | 37元 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.30 (32元) | 14元 | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (9元) | 14元 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.75 (21元) | 15元 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.97 (30元) | 11元 | + 183% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.52 (41元) | 50元 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.44 (18元) | 16元 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (10元) | 6元 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.50 (11元) | 6元 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (66元) | 91元 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.36 (18元) | 9元 | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.01 (8元) | 12元 | - 39% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Estonia is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Estonia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,447 (10,881元) | 15,575元 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €800 (6,015元) | 7,361元 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €323 (2,427元) | 505元 | + 381% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €779 (5,858元) | 6,729元 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €566 (4,257元) | 3,858元 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €204 (1,537元) | 296元 | + 419% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (169元) | 103元 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €347 (2,609元) | 1,460元 | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €194 (1,457元) | 553元 | + 164% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (66元) | 44元 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €23 (172元) | 59元 | + 192% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Estonia is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Estonia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (653元) | 418元 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (252元) | 296元 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (687元) | 568元 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 (909元) | 705元 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Estonia is 18% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Estonia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,491 (251,779元) | 149,987元 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.63 (12元) | 8元 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (219元) | 239元 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Estonia is 77% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Estonia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €18 (138元) | 51元 | + 168% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €24 (182元) | 84元 | + 117% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (535元) | 119元 | + 351% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €8 (60元) | 67元 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €6 (45元) | 57元 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (52元) | 29元 | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.07 (23元) | 8元 | + 206% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.92 (29元) | 15元 | + 101% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €32 (244元) | 82元 | + 198% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Estonia is 45% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Estonia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (315元) | 215元 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (177元) | 111元 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (599元) | 341元 | + 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €88 (665元) | 282元 | + 135% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €16 (121元) | 81元 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.66 (35元) | 28元 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.99 (38元) | 17元 | + 122% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €700 (5,263元) | 3,924元 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.39元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (395元) | 428元 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (48元) | 25元 | + 89% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,142 prices entered by 150 different people.
Cost of living in Estonia is 30% more expensive than in China
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