- Cost of Living
- Estonia
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Estonia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Estonia is 0% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (元61) | 元53 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.88 (元47) | 元33 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.28 (元26) | 元15 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.83 (元7) | 元16 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.63 (元13) | 元16 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.12 (元17) | 元8 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.66 (元29) | 元62 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.64 (元13) | 元14 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.44 (元3.58) | 元7 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.35 (元11) | 元5.68 | + 91% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (元73) | 元113 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.70 (元14) | 元8 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.64 (元5.14) | 元13 | - 60% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Estonia is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €902 (元7,265) | 元9,961 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €600 (元4,832) | 元4,816 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €196 (元1,578) | 元445 | + 255% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €599 (元4,822) | 元5,460 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €424 (元3,415) | 元3,552 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €126 (元1,016) | 元317 | + 220% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €16 (元129) | 元84 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €367 (元2,953) | 元2,420 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €122 (元985) | 元670 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (元65) | 元40 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (元121) | 元39 | + 212% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Estonia is 2% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (元667) | 元528 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (元243) | 元270 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €69 (元560) | 元621 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (元848) | 元680 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Estonia is 20% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,822 (元143,576) | 元142,889 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 (元11) | 元7 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €23 (元188) | 元146 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Estonia is 26% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (元64) | 元26 | + 149% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (元141) | 元40 | + 254% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €34 (元276) | 元263 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.27 (元42) | 元30 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.44 (元28) | 元38 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.39 (元27) | 元39 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.71 (元14) | 元9 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.75 (元22) | 元13 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (元118) | 元60 | + 98% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Estonia is 1% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (元200) | 元165 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (元113) | 元93 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €45 (元366) | 元826 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (元336) | 元403 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (元52) | 元61 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.77 (元22) | 元34 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.64 (元29) | 元32 | - 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €549 (元4,420) | 元3,320 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.05 (元0.40) | 元0.65 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (元445) | 元355 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.20 (元34) | 元21 | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Estonia is 9% more expensive than in China
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