Cost of living in Estonia compared to Germany
Currency:
Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in Estonia is 21% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Estonia | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 | €14 | - 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €10 | - 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.78 | €6.00 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.19 | €1.22 | - 3% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.52 | €4.28 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.90 | €3.00 | - 3% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 | €6 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.72 | €2.59 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.76 | €1.87 | - 60% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.53 | €1.09 | + 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 | €7 | + 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.91 | €1.92 | - 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.03 | €1.88 | - 45% | |
Housing | - 35% | |||
Housing in Estonia is 35% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Estonia | Germany | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,079 | €2,001 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €716 | €1,574 | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €249 | €227 | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €696 | €1,239 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €468 | €904 | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 | €163 | - 20% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €18 | €37 | - 52% | |
40” flat screen tv | €334 | €367 | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €213 | €111 | + 93% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €6 | + 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €20 | €18 | + 14% | |
Clothes | - 7% | |||
Clothes in Estonia is 7% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Estonia | Germany | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 | €86 | - 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 | €38 | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 | €89 | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €135 | €120 | + 13% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Estonia is 26% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Estonia | Germany | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,302 | €33,039 | + 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 | €1.82 | - 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €27 | €51 | - 47% | |
Personal Care | + 62% | |||
Personal Care in Estonia is 62% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
Estonia | Germany | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €18 | €9 | + 110% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €24 | €16 | + 54% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €78 | €72 | + 9% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €8 | €3.99 | + 101% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €6 | €2.99 | + 102% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 | €3.20 | + 117% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.07 | €1.98 | + 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €4.51 | €1.68 | + 168% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 | €21 | + 37% | |
Entertainment | + 12% | |||
Entertainment in Estonia is 12% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
Estonia | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 | €46 | + 0% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 | €25 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 | €84 | + 13% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €88 | €67 | + 32% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 | €10 | - 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.58 | €3.73 | - 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.91 | €4.43 | + 11% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €959 | €578 | + 66% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.13 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 | €40 | + 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.09 | €8 | - 38% | |
TOTAL | - 18% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,878 prices entered by 429 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Cost of living in Estonia is 18% cheaper than in Germany
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