Cost of living in Estonia compared to Japan
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| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Estonia is 16% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Estonia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (¥1,599) | ¥1,031 | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (¥1,242) | ¥803 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.30 (¥697) | ¥518 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (¥186) | ¥223 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.75 (¥446) | ¥320 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.97 (¥643) | ¥564 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.52 (¥894) | ¥1,287 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.44 (¥395) | ¥611 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (¥215) | ¥399 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.50 (¥243) | ¥307 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (¥1,423) | ¥1,249 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.36 (¥382) | ¥208 | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.01 (¥164) | ¥176 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Estonia is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Estonia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,447 (¥234,427) | ¥372,148 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €800 (¥129,597) | ¥190,833 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €323 (¥52,282) | ¥20,112 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €779 (¥126,208) | ¥167,408 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €566 (¥91,713) | ¥104,544 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €204 (¥33,111) | ¥13,280 | + 149% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (¥3,637) | ¥4,420 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €347 (¥56,217) | ¥61,842 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €194 (¥31,393) | ¥10,283 | + 205% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (¥1,429) | ¥1,221 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €23 (¥3,716) | ¥2,831 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Estonia is 33% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Estonia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (¥14,074) | ¥8,264 | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (¥5,426) | ¥5,233 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (¥14,796) | ¥9,604 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 (¥19,584) | ¥12,490 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Estonia is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Estonia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,491 (¥5,424,386) | ¥2,997,460 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.63 (¥265) | ¥170 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (¥4,723) | ¥9,067 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Estonia is 40% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Estonia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €18 (¥2,963) | ¥2,133 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €24 (¥3,920) | ¥2,993 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (¥11,531) | ¥6,000 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €8 (¥1,296) | ¥1,337 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €6 (¥975) | ¥948 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (¥1,122) | ¥622 | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.07 (¥497) | ¥224 | + 122% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.92 (¥634) | ¥204 | + 211% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €32 (¥5,257) | ¥4,495 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Estonia is 34% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Estonia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (¥6,786) | ¥5,113 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (¥3,812) | ¥3,873 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (¥12,901) | ¥12,839 | + 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €88 (¥14,317) | ¥8,204 | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €16 (¥2,598) | ¥1,237 | + 110% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.66 (¥755) | ¥547 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.99 (¥808) | ¥674 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €700 (¥113,383) | ¥51,659 | + 119% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (¥8,520) | ¥9,530 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (¥1,028) | ¥598 | + 72% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2025.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 990 prices entered by 170 different people.
Cost of living in Estonia is 5% more expensive than in Japan
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