Cost of living in Estonia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Estonia is about the same as in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (53元) | 46元 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.90 (45元) | 34元 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.88 (22元) | 16元 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 (8元) | 15元 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.12 (16元) | 14元 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.29 (18元) | 8元 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.30 (33元) | 61元 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.49 (11元) | 15元 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.60 (4.61元) | 5.88元 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.62 (12元) | 5.16元 | + 140% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (74元) | 109元 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.91 (15元) | 8元 | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.48 (3.66元) | 14元 | - 75% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Estonia is 16% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,005 (7,702元) | 9,251元 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €564 (4,326元) | 4,861元 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €182 (1,398元) | 422元 | + 231% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €561 (4,303元) | 5,387元 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €420 (3,220元) | 2,956元 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €129 (986元) | 276元 | + 257% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €16 (126元) | 98元 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €337 (2,583元) | 2,471元 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (715元) | 563元 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (70元) | 40元 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (109元) | 46元 | + 135% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Estonia is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (647元) | 468元 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (250元) | 255元 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (629元) | 654元 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (923元) | 642元 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Estonia is 24% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,002 (137,960元) | 133,798元 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 (10元) | 7元 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €26 (200元) | 147元 | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Estonia is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (57元) | 38元 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (65元) | 43元 | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (383元) | 347元 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.09 (31元) | 62元 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.44 (26元) | 47元 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.92 (22元) | 31元 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.70 (13元) | 9元 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.10 (16元) | 12元 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (115元) | 71元 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Estonia is 27% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (215元) | 181元 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (122元) | 99元 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €92 (706元) | 1,063元 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €82 (631元) | 393元 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (67元) | 68元 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.26 (25元) | 33元 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.84 (29元) | 31元 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €475 (3,640元) | 3,258元 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (1.38元) | 0.38元 | + 260% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (367元) | 340元 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.50 (34元) | 22元 | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,590 prices entered by 438 different people.
Cost of living in Estonia is 14% more expensive than in China
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