- Cost of Living
- Estonia
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Estonia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Estonia is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 ($8) | $14 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.65 ($6) | $8 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.26 ($3.69) | $4.54 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.91 ($1.03) | $0.89 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.80 ($2.03) | $3.17 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.24 ($2.53) | $4.00 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.59 ($4.06) | $6 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.75 ($1.98) | $3.34 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.44 ($0.49) | $1.60 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.37 ($1.55) | $3.46 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 ($10) | $15 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.73 ($1.96) | $1.91 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.62 ($0.71) | $2.13 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Estonia is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €934 ($1,057) | $2,048 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €634 ($717) | $1,581 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €194 ($219) | $177 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €609 ($689) | $1,587 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €422 ($478) | $1,132 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €126 ($143) | $121 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €16 ($18) | $48 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €350 ($396) | $334 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €151 ($171) | $119 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 ($9) | $11 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 ($14) | $23 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Estonia is 5% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 ($100) | $47 | + 111% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 ($35) | $45 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 ($86) | $85 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 ($121) | $115 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Estonia is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,002 ($20,359) | $22,351 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 ($1.51) | $0.77 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 ($28) | $85 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Estonia is 33% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 ($10) | $7 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 ($14) | $18 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €39 ($44) | $111 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.00 ($5.65) | $7 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.38 ($3.82) | $3.51 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.95 ($3.34) | $5.14 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.45 ($1.64) | $3.49 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.94 ($2.20) | $1.86 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 ($18) | $20 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Estonia is 33% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 ($28) | $45 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 ($16) | $25 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €52 ($59) | $173 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 ($54) | $79 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 ($8) | $12 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.87 ($3.24) | $4.86 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.73 ($4.22) | $5.89 | - 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €512 ($579) | $425 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 ($0.07) | $0.34 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 ($62) | $54 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.22 ($4.78) | $8 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Estonia is 38% cheaper than in United States
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