Cost of living in Estonia compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Estonia is 29% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Estonia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 | €14 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 | €10 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.40 | €5.79 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 | €1.33 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.87 | €5.61 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.81 | €3.14 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.44 | €5.97 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.62 | €2.82 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.64 | €2.42 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.47 | €1.07 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 | €7 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 | €2.31 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.75 | €1.65 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Estonia is 24% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Estonia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,118 | €1,568 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €652 | €1,093 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €255 | €309 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €725 | €743 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €458 | €691 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €136 | €164 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €16 | €24 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €394 | €338 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €136 | €152 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €12 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 | €13 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Estonia is 22% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Estonia | Austria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 | €99 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 | €46 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 | €87 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 | €126 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Estonia is 19% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Estonia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,824 | €24,513 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.89 | €1.86 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 | €44 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Estonia is 22% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Estonia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.65 | €5.67 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.94 | €7 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 | €152 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 | €5.00 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.85 | €3.07 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.93 | €3.46 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.29 | €2.12 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.45 | €2.07 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 | €34 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Estonia is about the same as in Austria | ||||
| Estonia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 | €40 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 | €23 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €75 | €50 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 | €66 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 | €10 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.24 | €4.67 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 | €3.90 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €912 | €499 | + 83% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 | €0.08 | + 138% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 | €67 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.07 | €5.84 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 685 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
Cost of living in Estonia is 22% cheaper than in Austria
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