Cost of living in Tallinn, Estonia vs Budapest, Hungary
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| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tallinn (Estonia) is 46% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (3,205 Ft) | 2,101 Ft | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.87 (2,154 Ft) | 1,649 Ft | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.96 (1,086 Ft) | 698 Ft | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 (392 Ft) | 270 Ft | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.12 (778 Ft) | 604 Ft | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.11 (776 Ft) | 679 Ft | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.98 (1,461 Ft) | 1,033 Ft | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.54 (564 Ft) | 420 Ft | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.96 (352 Ft) | 289 Ft | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.46 (536 Ft) | 249 Ft | + 115% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (2,911 Ft) | 1,762 Ft | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.89 (695 Ft) | 456 Ft | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.67 (247 Ft) | 164 Ft | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Tallinn (Estonia) is 26% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,149 (421,664 Ft) | 330,928 Ft | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €670 (245,902 Ft) | 212,341 Ft | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €190 (69,905 Ft) | 46,534 Ft | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €581 (213,309 Ft) | 205,802 Ft | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €435 (159,539 Ft) | 140,425 Ft | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €104 (38,093 Ft) | 30,341 Ft | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €16 (5,980 Ft) | 4,220 Ft | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €353 (129,720 Ft) | 123,339 Ft | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €126 (46,184 Ft) | 25,823 Ft | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (2,905 Ft) | 2,496 Ft | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (3,726 Ft) | 2,269 Ft | + 64% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Tallinn (Estonia) is 19% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (30,063 Ft) | 25,510 Ft | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (13,170 Ft) | 11,228 Ft | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (29,986 Ft) | 25,895 Ft | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €97 (35,572 Ft) | 26,057 Ft | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Tallinn (Estonia) is 5% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,356 (6,737,306 Ft) | 6,787,470 Ft | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.26 (462 Ft) | 383 Ft | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (10,361 Ft) | 9,851 Ft | + 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €8 (2,852 Ft) | 3,326 Ft | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Tallinn (Estonia) is 30% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (2,818 Ft) | 2,313 Ft | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (2,865 Ft) | 2,807 Ft | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €43 (15,817 Ft) | 18,799 Ft | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.03 (1,845 Ft) | 1,092 Ft | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.15 (1,524 Ft) | 835 Ft | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.60 (1,322 Ft) | 770 Ft | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.95 (714 Ft) | 456 Ft | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.24 (822 Ft) | 502 Ft | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (6,121 Ft) | 4,068 Ft | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Tallinn (Estonia) is 59% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (12,532 Ft) | 7,006 Ft | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (6,024 Ft) | 3,687 Ft | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (23,392 Ft) | 17,290 Ft | + 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (26,666 Ft) | 10,649 Ft | + 150% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (3,036 Ft) | 2,237 Ft | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.25 (1,193 Ft) | 660 Ft | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.13 (1,517 Ft) | 492 Ft | + 208% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €488 (179,088 Ft) | 155,377 Ft | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.05 (18 Ft) | 27 Ft | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (18,531 Ft) | 11,262 Ft | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.35 (1,597 Ft) | 1,435 Ft | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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