Cost of living in Estonia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Estonia is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Estonia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (51元) | 45元 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (45元) | 36元 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.77 (20元) | 16元 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.74 (5.35元) | 15元 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.99 (14元) | 16元 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.31 (17元) | 9元 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.51 (25元) | 49元 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.61 (12元) | 13元 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.99 (7元) | 5.68元 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.17 (8元) | 6元 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (65元) | 113元 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.76 (13元) | 8元 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.55 (4.02元) | 13元 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Estonia is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Estonia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €956 (6,936元) | 12,793元 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €588 (4,266元) | 7,580元 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €158 (1,149元) | 330元 | + 248% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €605 (4,385元) | 6,692元 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €408 (2,959元) | 4,369元 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €101 (732元) | 431元 | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €16 (119元) | 101元 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €309 (2,240元) | 1,837元 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €78 (568元) | 521元 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (71元) | 29元 | + 148% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (58元) | 47元 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Estonia is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Estonia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (613元) | 527元 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (315元) | 262元 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (586元) | 655元 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 (788元) | 794元 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Estonia is 6% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Estonia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,717 (135,737元) | 142,424元 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 (10元) | 7元 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (180元) | 182元 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Estonia is about the same as in China | ||||
| Estonia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.81 (28元) | 29元 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (62元) | 34元 | + 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (363元) | 639元 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.60 (19元) | 21元 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.00 (29元) | 26元 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (29元) | 29元 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.80 (13元) | 11元 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.30 (9元) | 10元 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (181元) | 94元 | + 94% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Estonia is 14% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Estonia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (270元) | 266元 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (125元) | 105元 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €45 (324元) | 759元 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €71 (517元) | 377元 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (60元) | 72元 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.00 (22元) | 31元 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.88 (28元) | 22元 | + 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €481 (3,488元) | 3,037元 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (1.31元) | 0.24元 | + 442% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (349元) | 418元 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.93 (36元) | 30元 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,674 prices entered by 175 different people.
Cost of living in Estonia is 7% cheaper than in China
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