- Cost of Living
- Estonia
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Estonia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Estonia is 2% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (元58) | 元54 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.87 (元46) | 元33 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (元25) | 元16 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.81 (元6) | 元16 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.63 (元13) | 元16 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.05 (元16) | 元8 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.69 (元29) | 元62 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.72 (元13) | 元14 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.47 (元3.71) | 元7 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.33 (元10) | 元5.50 | + 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (元70) | 元112 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.66 (元13) | 元8 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.64 (元5.03) | 元12 | - 58% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Estonia is 3% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €879 (元6,871) | 元10,102 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €580 (元4,539) | 元5,079 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €182 (元1,424) | 元457 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €593 (元4,638) | 元5,436 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €424 (元3,317) | 元3,588 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €118 (元926) | 元324 | + 186% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €16 (元129) | 元87 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €367 (元2,867) | 元2,340 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €122 (元956) | 元651 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (元71) | 元38 | + 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (元78) | 元36 | + 117% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Estonia is 2% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (元648) | 元542 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (元236) | 元260 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €71 (元557) | 元614 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (元824) | 元633 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Estonia is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,209 (元142,425) | 元143,352 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.29 (元10) | 元7 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €23 (元177) | 元151 | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Estonia is 18% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (元62) | 元25 | + 149% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (元137) | 元41 | + 237% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €34 (元266) | 元238 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.12 (元40) | 元31 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.65 (元29) | 元44 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.39 (元26) | 元37 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.45 (元11) | 元9 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.75 (元22) | 元12 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (元106) | 元60 | + 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Estonia is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (元194) | 元172 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (元112) | 元94 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €54 (元420) | 元818 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 (元344) | 元407 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (元49) | 元63 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.78 (元22) | 元34 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.67 (元29) | 元34 | - 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €540 (元4,221) | 元3,318 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.05 (元0.39) | 元0.72 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (元392) | 元427 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.18 (元33) | 元20 | + 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,894 prices entered by 703 different people.
Cost of living in Estonia is about the same as in China
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