Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Estonia
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 23% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (€18) | €12 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (€9) | €9 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.98 (€4.77) | €4.15 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.13 (€1.35) | €1.24 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.71 (€4.45) | €2.93 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.41 (€2.89) | €3.97 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.84 (€5.81) | €5.52 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.18 (€2.61) | €2.44 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.93 (€1.12) | €1.33 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.13 (€2.55) | €1.49 | + 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (€11) | €9 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.27 (€2.72) | €2.43 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.07 (€1.28) | €1.01 | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 88% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,780 (€3,336) | €1,447 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £2,064 (€2,477) | €800 | + 210% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £183 (€220) | €323 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,877 (€2,252) | €779 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,256 (€1,507) | €566 | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £141 (€170) | €204 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £27 (€33) | €22 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £276 (€331) | €347 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (€102) | €194 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (€8) | €9 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £14 (€17) | €23 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is about the same as in Estonia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Estonia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £72 (€86) | €98 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £35 (€42) | €34 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £82 (€98) | €84 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £85 (€101) | €121 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 146% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 146% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £28,239 (€33,887) | €33,491 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.44 (€1.73) | €1.67 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £112 (€135) | €30 | + 349% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 45% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.37 (€4.05) | €18 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€10) | €24 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £62 (€75) | €71 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.98 (€4.78) | €8 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.90 (€2.28) | €6 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.03 (€4.84) | €7 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.16 (€2.59) | €3.07 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.84 (€2.21) | €3.92 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (€18) | €32 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 12% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £39 (€47) | €42 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £23 (€27) | €24 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £109 (€131) | €80 | + 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £67 (€80) | €88 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £12 (€14) | €16 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.69 (€4.43) | €4.66 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.89 (€7) | €4.99 | + 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £429 (€515) | €589 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (€0.13) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £40 (€49) | €42 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £15 (€18) | €6 | + 182% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,768 prices entered by 517 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 57% more expensive than in Estonia
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