Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Estonia
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 42% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (€13) | €7 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.82 (€7) | €5.80 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.35 (€4.00) | €2.88 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.83 (€0.99) | €1.07 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.32 (€2.76) | €2.12 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.96 (€2.33) | €2.29 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.08 (€4.87) | €4.30 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.88 (€2.24) | €1.49 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.94 (€1.12) | €0.60 | + 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.74 (€2.08) | €1.62 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€9) | €10 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.93 (€2.30) | €1.91 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.98 (€1.17) | €0.48 | + 145% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 87% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,911 (€2,278) | €1,005 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,419 (€1,692) | €564 | + 200% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £131 (€156) | €182 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,195 (€1,425) | €561 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £976 (€1,164) | €420 | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £117 (€140) | €129 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 (€27) | €16 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £324 (€387) | €337 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £81 (€96) | €93 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (€7) | €9 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (€13) | €14 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is about the same as in Estonia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £69 (€82) | €84 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £30 (€36) | €32 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £69 (€82) | €82 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £73 (€87) | €120 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 128% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 128% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,704 (€23,492) | €18,002 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.27 (€1.52) | €1.36 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £88 (€105) | €26 | + 301% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 11% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.67 (€4.38) | €7 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€10) | €8 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £85 (€101) | €50 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.05 (€3.64) | €4.09 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.45 (€1.73) | €3.44 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.19 (€3.80) | €2.92 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.66 (€1.98) | €1.70 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.46 (€1.74) | €2.10 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (€15) | €15 | + 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 8% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £29 (€35) | €28 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (€24) | €16 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £110 (€132) | €92 | + 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (€68) | €82 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (€11) | €9 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.98 (€3.55) | €3.26 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.63 (€5.52) | €3.84 | + 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £388 (€463) | €481 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (€0.13) | €0.18 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £36 (€43) | €48 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (€13) | €4.50 | + 192% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,734 prices entered by 1,275 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 62% more expensive than in Estonia
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