Cost of living in United States compared to Estonia
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Food | + 58% | |||
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Food in United States is 58% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
United States | Estonia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (€20) | €12 | + 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (€12) | €9 | + 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.50 (€5.31) | €4.30 | + 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (€1.03) | €1.15 | - 10% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.89 (€4.73) | €2.75 | + 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.48 (€4.33) | €3.97 | + 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€7) | €5.52 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.77 (€3.64) | €2.44 | + 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.97 (€1.91) | €1.33 | + 44% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.98 (€3.85) | €1.49 | + 159% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (€18) | €9 | + 100% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.91 (€2.82) | €2.43 | + 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.63 (€2.54) | €1.01 | + 151% | |
Housing | + 82% | |||
Housing in United States is 82% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
United States | Estonia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,774 (€2,682) | €1,447 | + 85% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,056 (€1,987) | €800 | + 148% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $228 (€220) | €323 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (€1,987) | €779 | + 155% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,472 (€1,423) | €566 | + 151% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $168 (€163) | €204 | - 20% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $59 (€57) | €22 | + 156% | |
40” flat screen tv | $254 (€246) | €347 | - 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $149 (€144) | €194 | - 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (€14) | €9 | + 62% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $34 (€33) | €23 | + 42% | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in United States is about the same as in Estonia | ||||
United States | Estonia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (€54) | €98 | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $54 (€52) | €34 | + 55% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 (€103) | €84 | + 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $138 (€134) | €121 | + 10% | |
Transportation | + 52% | |||
Transportation in United States is 52% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
United States | Estonia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,122 (€29,117) | €33,491 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.93 (€0.90) | €1.67 | - 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (€77) | €30 | + 155% | |
Personal Care | + 11% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 11% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
United States | Estonia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (€9) | €18 | - 52% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $22 (€21) | €24 | - 14% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $174 (€168) | €71 | + 136% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (€9) | €8 | + 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.34 (€5.17) | €6 | - 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (€7) | €7 | - 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.01 (€4.84) | €3.07 | + 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.41 (€2.33) | €3.92 | - 41% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (€29) | €32 | - 8% | |
Entertainment | + 19% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 19% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
United States | Estonia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $61 (€59) | €42 | + 41% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (€29) | €24 | + 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $204 (€197) | €80 | + 147% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $102 (€99) | €88 | + 12% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (€14) | €16 | - 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (€5.86) | €4.66 | + 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (€7) | €4.99 | + 41% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $489 (€473) | €700 | - 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.55 (€0.53) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $63 (€61) | €42 | + 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (€10) | €6 | + 62% | |
TOTAL | + 48% |
These prices were last updated on February 07, 2025.
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Cost of living in United States is 48% more expensive than in Estonia
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