Cost of living in Estonia compared to China
Currency:
Food | + 50% | |||
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Food in Estonia is 50% more expensive than in China | ||||
Estonia | China | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (91元) | 37元 | + 149% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (66元) | 39元 | + 70% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.78 (30元) | 13元 | + 130% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.19 (9元) | 14元 | - 33% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.52 (20元) | 15元 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.90 (23元) | 10元 | + 130% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (49元) | 55元 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.72 (13元) | 15元 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.76 (5.92元) | 7元 | - 9% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.53 (12元) | 6元 | + 84% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (70元) | 87元 | - 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.91 (15元) | 8元 | + 79% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.03 (8元) | 11元 | - 24% | |
Housing | + 6% | |||
Housing in Estonia is 6% more expensive than in China | ||||
Estonia | China | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,079 (8,424元) | 13,566元 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €716 (5,592元) | 7,567元 | - 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €249 (1,947元) | 499元 | + 290% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €696 (5,434元) | 6,485元 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €468 (3,653元) | 4,297元 | - 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (1,017元) | 321元 | + 217% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €18 (141元) | 94元 | + 50% | |
40” flat screen tv | €334 (2,609元) | 1,393元 | + 87% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €213 (1,665元) | 485元 | + 243% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (62元) | 40元 | + 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €20 (156元) | 46元 | + 240% | |
Clothes | + 16% | |||
Clothes in Estonia is 16% more expensive than in China | ||||
Estonia | China | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (589元) | 452元 | + 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (263元) | 258元 | + 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (725元) | 612元 | + 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €135 (1,057元) | 779元 | + 36% | |
Transportation | + 15% | |||
Transportation in Estonia is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
Estonia | China | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,302 (260,027元) | 166,194元 | + 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 (13元) | 8元 | + 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €27 (212元) | 252元 | - 16% | |
Personal Care | + 99% | |||
Personal Care in Estonia is 99% more expensive than in China | ||||
Estonia | China | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €18 (143元) | 43元 | + 232% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €24 (189元) | 40元 | + 368% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €78 (611元) | 212元 | + 188% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €8 (62元) | 46元 | + 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €6 (47元) | 49元 | - 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (54元) | 41元 | + 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.07 (24元) | 12元 | + 106% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €4.51 (35元) | 15元 | + 133% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (227元) | 94元 | + 142% | |
Entertainment | + 48% | |||
Entertainment in Estonia is 48% more expensive than in China | ||||
Estonia | China | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (364元) | 251元 | + 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (145元) | 107元 | + 36% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (740元) | 895元 | - 17% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €88 (690元) | 293元 | + 135% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (78元) | 77元 | + 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.58 (28元) | 29元 | - 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.91 (38元) | 16元 | + 134% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €959 (7,487元) | 3,577元 | + 109% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.40元 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (335元) | 356元 | - 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.09 (40元) | 25元 | + 60% | |
TOTAL | + 28% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,957 prices entered by 176 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 11, 2024.
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Cost of living in Estonia is 28% more expensive than in China
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