Cost of living in Estonia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Estonia is 53% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Estonia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (руб 880) | руб 478 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (руб 671) | руб 383 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.88 (руб 333) | руб 201 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.19 (руб 102) | руб 85 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.78 (руб 239) | руб 118 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.69 (руб 231) | руб 190 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.33 (руб 458) | руб 431 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.59 (руб 137) | руб 114 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.72 (руб 62) | руб 51 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.71 (руб 147) | руб 80 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (руб 811) | руб 726 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.96 (руб 168) | руб 148 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.80 (руб 69) | руб 44 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Estonia is 42% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Estonia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,351 (руб 116,064) | руб 88,260 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €661 (руб 56,838) | руб 53,559 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €219 (руб 18,836) | руб 9,374 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €725 (руб 62,286) | руб 45,680 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €485 (руб 41,709) | руб 28,184 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €134 (руб 11,500) | руб 6,168 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 (руб 1,187) | руб 495 | + 140% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €388 (руб 33,316) | руб 25,427 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €164 (руб 14,131) | руб 10,146 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (руб 696) | руб 626 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (руб 1,435) | руб 1,017 | + 41% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Estonia is 7% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Estonia | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €74 (руб 6,350) | руб 5,476 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (руб 2,754) | руб 3,659 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (руб 8,357) | руб 7,865 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (руб 10,115) | руб 8,501 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Estonia is 21% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Estonia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,920 (руб 2,055,339) | руб 2,157,330 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 (руб 152) | руб 51 | + 199% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (руб 2,371) | руб 2,232 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Estonia is 50% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Estonia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (руб 625) | руб 511 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.94 (руб 511) | руб 686 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (руб 4,734) | руб 1,858 | + 155% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (руб 586) | руб 385 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.85 (руб 331) | руб 259 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.86 (руб 418) | руб 285 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.02 (руб 173) | руб 111 | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 (руб 258) | руб 156 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (руб 2,194) | руб 823 | + 167% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Estonia is 43% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Estonia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (руб 3,048) | руб 1,781 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (руб 1,533) | руб 700 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (руб 5,477) | руб 7,058 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (руб 5,656) | руб 3,872 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (руб 599) | руб 469 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.40 (руб 292) | руб 218 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (руб 344) | руб 272 | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €912 (руб 78,333) | руб 70,646 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (руб 15) | руб 2.99 | + 418% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (руб 3,560) | руб 4,350 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.21 (руб 448) | руб 206 | + 117% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,615 prices entered by 570 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Estonia is 35% more expensive than in Russia
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