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 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.90 ($6) | $8 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.88 ($3.17) | $4.27 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 ($1.17) | $0.87 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.12 ($2.33) | $3.03 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.29 ($2.52) | $4.01 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.30 ($4.74) | $6 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.49 ($1.64) | $3.37 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.60 ($0.66) | $1.70 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.62 ($1.78) | $3.17 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 ($11) | $14 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.91 ($2.10) | $1.91 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.48 ($0.53) | $2.10 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Estonia is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,005 ($1,106) | $2,198 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €564 ($621) | $1,578 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €182 ($201) | $179 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €561 ($618) | $1,577 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €420 ($463) | $1,115 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €129 ($142) | $118 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €16 ($18) | $48 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €337 ($371) | $301 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 ($103) | $119 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 ($10) | $11 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 ($16) | $22 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Estonia is 8% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 ($93) | $48 | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 ($36) | $43 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 ($90) | $86 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 ($133) | $111 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Estonia is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,002 ($19,820) | $22,777 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 ($1.50) | $0.76 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €26 ($29) | $80 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Estonia is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($8) | $7 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 ($9) | $19 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 ($55) | $110 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.09 ($4.51) | $6 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.44 ($3.79) | $3.46 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.92 ($3.22) | $4.90 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.70 ($1.88) | $3.46 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.10 ($2.31) | $1.80 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 ($17) | $21 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Estonia is 9% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 ($31) | $45 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 ($18) | $25 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €92 ($101) | $208 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €82 ($91) | $75 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($10) | $12 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.26 ($3.59) | $4.85 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.84 ($4.22) | $5.75 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €475 ($523) | $406 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 ($0.20) | $0.18 | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 ($53) | $53 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.50 ($4.95) | $8 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Estonia is 34% cheaper than in United States
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