Cost of living in Estonia compared to United States
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| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Estonia is 22% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 ($11) | $15 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 ($8) | $8 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.10 ($3.76) | $4.22 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 ($1.25) | $0.89 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.44 ($2.95) | $2.94 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.09 ($2.53) | $4.10 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.93 ($5.98) | $6 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.98 ($2.40) | $3.29 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.79 ($0.96) | $1.67 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.76 ($2.13) | $3.18 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 ($10) | $14 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.73 ($2.10) | $1.97 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.05 ($1.27) | $2.01 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Estonia is 34% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,131 ($1,372) | $2,192 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €645 ($782) | $1,538 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €180 ($219) | $178 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €615 ($746) | $1,525 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €461 ($559) | $1,111 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 ($135) | $108 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 ($30) | $49 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €434 ($526) | $270 | + 95% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 ($115) | $127 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 ($12) | $11 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 ($17) | $21 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Estonia is 42% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 ($99) | $47 | + 108% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 ($54) | $43 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 ($106) | $86 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 ($145) | $108 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Estonia is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,002 ($21,835) | $23,472 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.17 ($1.41) | $0.64 | + 120% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €26 ($32) | $75 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Estonia is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($9) | $7 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 ($10) | $16 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 ($61) | $111 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6.00 ($7) | $7 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.36 ($5.29) | $3.37 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €11 ($14) | $4.93 | + 175% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.70 ($2.07) | $3.62 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €6.00 ($7) | $1.81 | + 303% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 ($12) | $21 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Estonia is 7% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 ($43) | $45 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 ($23) | $25 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 ($90) | $211 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €95 ($116) | $78 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($10) | $12 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.21 ($3.89) | $4.95 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.64 ($5.62) | $5.73 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €481 ($583) | $411 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 ($0.22) | $0.46 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 ($58) | $49 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.09 ($6) | $8 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Estonia is 23% cheaper than in United States
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