Cost of living in Estonia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Estonia is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Estonia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 ($13) | $22 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 ($9) | $12 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.15 ($4.52) | $5.81 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 ($1.35) | $1.11 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.93 ($3.19) | $5.29 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.97 ($4.32) | $4.87 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.52 ($6) | $7 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.44 ($2.65) | $4.25 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 ($1.44) | $2.31 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.49 ($1.62) | $3.57 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 ($10) | $18 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.43 ($2.65) | $2.93 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.01 ($1.10) | $3.16 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Estonia is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Estonia | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,447 ($1,574) | $3,252 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €800 ($870) | $2,455 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €323 ($351) | $230 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €779 ($848) | $2,252 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €566 ($616) | $1,657 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €204 ($222) | $165 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 ($24) | $63 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €347 ($378) | $255 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €194 ($211) | $145 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 ($10) | $15 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €23 ($25) | $34 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Estonia is 6% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Estonia | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €98 ($106) | $58 | + 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 ($36) | $51 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 ($92) | $105 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 ($132) | $142 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Estonia is 32% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Estonia | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,491 ($36,428) | $30,773 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.66 ($1.80) | $0.95 | + 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €34 ($36) | $87 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Estonia is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Estonia | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €18 ($20) | $9 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €24 ($26) | $21 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 ($77) | $162 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €8 ($9) | $9 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €6 ($7) | $5.25 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 ($8) | $7 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.07 ($3.34) | $5.12 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.92 ($4.26) | $2.34 | + 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €32 ($34) | $31 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Estonia is 17% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Estonia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 ($46) | $61 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 ($26) | $30 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 ($87) | $230 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €88 ($96) | $104 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €16 ($17) | $15 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.66 ($5.07) | $5.86 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.99 ($5.43) | $8 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €589 ($641) | $490 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.54 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 ($46) | $72 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 ($7) | $11 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Estonia is 33% cheaper than in United States
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