Cost of living in Estonia compared to India
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Food | + 86% | |||
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Food in Estonia is 86% more expensive than in India | ||||
Estonia | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (₨905) | ₨374 | + 142% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨690) | ₨334 | + 106% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.88 (₨343) | ₨169 | + 103% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.19 (₨105) | ₨58 | + 83% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.78 (₨245) | ₨93 | + 164% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.69 (₨238) | ₨39 | + 514% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.33 (₨471) | ₨241 | + 96% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.59 (₨141) | ₨154 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.72 (₨64) | ₨31 | + 108% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.71 (₨151) | ₨169 | - 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (₨834) | ₨775 | + 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.96 (₨173) | ₨91 | + 90% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.80 (₨71) | ₨38 | + 88% | |
Housing | + 153% | |||
Housing in Estonia is 153% more expensive than in India | ||||
Estonia | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,351 (₨119,381) | ₨41,083 | + 191% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €661 (₨58,463) | ₨24,693 | + 137% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €219 (₨19,374) | ₨5,319 | + 264% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €725 (₨64,067) | ₨24,820 | + 158% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €485 (₨42,901) | ₨15,319 | + 180% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €134 (₨11,828) | ₨5,835 | + 103% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 (₨1,221) | ₨659 | + 85% | |
40” flat screen tv | €388 (₨34,269) | ₨31,146 | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €164 (₨14,535) | ₨11,787 | + 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (₨716) | ₨556 | + 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (₨1,476) | ₨447 | + 230% | |
Clothes | + 50% | |||
Clothes in Estonia is 50% more expensive than in India | ||||
Estonia | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €74 (₨6,531) | ₨2,463 | + 165% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (₨2,833) | ₨2,850 | - 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (₨8,596) | ₨4,405 | + 95% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (₨10,404) | ₨3,221 | + 223% | |
Transportation | + 68% | |||
Transportation in Estonia is 68% more expensive than in India | ||||
Estonia | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,920 (₨2,114,085) | ₨1,326,030 | + 59% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 (₨157) | ₨104 | + 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (₨2,439) | ₨1,100 | + 122% | |
Personal Care | + 116% | |||
Personal Care in Estonia is 116% more expensive than in India | ||||
Estonia | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (₨643) | ₨144 | + 346% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.94 (₨525) | ₨263 | + 99% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (₨4,869) | ₨916 | + 432% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (₨603) | ₨412 | + 47% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.85 (₨341) | ₨231 | + 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.86 (₨430) | ₨281 | + 53% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.02 (₨178) | ₨175 | + 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 (₨265) | ₨102 | + 161% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (₨2,257) | ₨312 | + 623% | |
Entertainment | + 128% | |||
Entertainment in Estonia is 128% more expensive than in India | ||||
Estonia | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (₨3,135) | ₨1,442 | + 117% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 (₨1,577) | ₨601 | + 162% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (₨5,633) | ₨1,460 | + 286% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (₨5,817) | ₨1,961 | + 197% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (₨616) | ₨720 | - 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.40 (₨301) | ₨226 | + 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (₨354) | ₨180 | + 97% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €912 (₨80,572) | ₨50,214 | + 60% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (₨16) | ₨1.43 | + 1012% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (₨3,662) | ₨1,609 | + 128% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.21 (₨460) | ₨265 | + 74% | |
TOTAL | + 102% |

These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Estonia is 102% more expensive than in India
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