Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Estonia
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 24% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (€12) | €8 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.84 (€7) | €6 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.33 (€3.84) | €2.83 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.84 (€0.97) | €0.99 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.50 (€2.88) | €2.14 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.92 (€2.22) | €1.91 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.31 (€4.98) | €4.79 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.94 (€2.24) | €1.88 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.78 (€0.91) | €1.04 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.70 (€1.97) | €1.45 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€10) | €7 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.94 (€2.25) | €1.79 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.91 (€1.05) | €1.03 | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 66% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,807 (€2,087) | €1,113 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,114 (€1,286) | €645 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £145 (€167) | €168 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,142 (€1,319) | €585 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,017 (€1,175) | €429 | + 174% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £93 (€107) | €101 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (€25) | €21 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £325 (€375) | €373 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £75 (€87) | €87 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (€7) | €10 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (€14) | €14 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 12% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £69 (€79) | €81 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (€38) | €45 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £77 (€89) | €88 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £75 (€86) | €119 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 129% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 129% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,042 (€23,144) | €18,002 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.14 (€1.32) | €1.19 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £89 (€103) | €26 | + 292% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 16% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.04 (€3.51) | €7 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (€10) | €8 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £82 (€95) | €50 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.32 (€3.83) | €6.00 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.52 (€1.76) | €4.36 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.20 (€3.69) | €11 | - 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.90 (€2.20) | €1.70 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.45 (€1.67) | €6.00 | - 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (€16) | €10 | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 13% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (€34) | €36 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (€22) | €19 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £135 (€155) | €74 | + 109% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (€66) | €95 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (€10) | €9 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.31 (€3.82) | €3.21 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.54 (€5.25) | €4.64 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £421 (€486) | €481 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.30 (€0.35) | €0.18 | + 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £33 (€38) | €48 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (€13) | €5.09 | + 163% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 50% more expensive than in Estonia
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