Cost of living in Estonia compared to United States
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| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Estonia is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Estonia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 ($11) | $19 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $10 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.23 ($3.50) | $5.84 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 ($1.12) | $1.08 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.09 ($3.35) | $4.57 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.46 ($2.66) | $4.59 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.13 ($5.56) | $7 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.39 ($1.51) | $4.22 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.65 ($0.70) | $2.18 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 ($1.38) | $3.28 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 ($10) | $16 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.82 ($1.98) | $2.54 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.62 ($0.67) | $2.85 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Estonia is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Estonia | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,071 ($1,160) | $2,840 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €669 ($725) | $2,105 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €307 ($332) | $215 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €705 ($764) | $1,989 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €475 ($514) | $1,461 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €152 ($165) | $148 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €17 ($19) | $59 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €427 ($462) | $290 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 ($105) | $123 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 ($10) | $13 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 ($8) | $32 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Estonia is 13% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Estonia | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €60 ($65) | $53 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 ($34) | $48 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 ($92) | $94 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 ($120) | $121 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Estonia is 34% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Estonia | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,139 ($23,972) | $27,034 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.91 ($2.07) | $1.14 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 ($32) | $78 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Estonia is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Estonia | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.05 ($4.39) | $8 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 ($9) | $23 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 ($54) | $136 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.39 ($4.75) | $8 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.01 ($4.35) | $4.61 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.74 ($4.05) | $5.72 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.14 ($2.32) | $4.66 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.18 ($2.36) | $2.14 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 ($28) | $27 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Estonia is 24% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Estonia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 ($32) | $53 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 ($19) | $28 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 ($54) | $195 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 ($48) | $92 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($9) | $13 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.26 ($3.53) | $5.54 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.06 ($4.40) | $7 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €743 ($804) | $524 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 ($0.19) | $0.20 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 ($51) | $57 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.25 ($5.68) | $10 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Estonia is 42% cheaper than in United States
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