Cost of living in Estonia compared to Canada
Currency:
Food | - 31% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Estonia is 31% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Estonia | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (C$17) | C$25 | - 31% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (C$13) | C$15 | - 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.30 (C$6) | C$11 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (C$1.69) | C$3.01 | - 44% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.75 (C$4.07) | C$5.62 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.97 (C$5.86) | C$5.84 | + 0% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.52 (C$8) | C$13 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.44 (C$3.60) | C$5.36 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (C$1.96) | C$4.10 | - 52% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.49 (C$2.20) | C$3.98 | - 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (C$13) | C$23 | - 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.43 (C$3.60) | C$3.24 | + 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.01 (C$1.49) | C$2.68 | - 44% | |
Housing | - 28% | |||
Housing in Estonia is 28% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Estonia | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,447 (C$2,138) | C$2,908 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €800 (C$1,182) | C$2,421 | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €323 (C$477) | C$257 | + 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €779 (C$1,151) | C$2,167 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €566 (C$836) | C$1,701 | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €204 (C$302) | C$119 | + 154% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (C$33) | C$71 | - 54% | |
40” flat screen tv | €347 (C$513) | C$361 | + 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €194 (C$286) | C$205 | + 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (C$13) | C$17 | - 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €23 (C$34) | C$33 | + 3% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Estonia is about the same as in Canada | ||||
Estonia | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €98 (C$144) | C$90 | + 60% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (C$49) | C$72 | - 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (C$125) | C$134 | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 (C$179) | C$182 | - 2% | |
Transportation | - 33% | |||
Transportation in Estonia is 33% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Estonia | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,491 (C$49,470) | C$35,675 | + 39% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.67 (C$2.47) | C$1.64 | + 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (C$44) | C$112 | - 60% | |
Personal Care | + 10% | |||
Personal Care in Estonia is 10% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
Estonia | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €18 (C$27) | C$13 | + 103% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €24 (C$36) | C$29 | + 22% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (C$105) | C$174 | - 40% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €6 (C$9) | C$8 | + 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.07 (C$4.53) | C$4.50 | + 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €3.92 (C$5.79) | C$4.05 | + 43% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €32 (C$47) | C$32 | + 44% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Estonia is 6% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Estonia | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (C$62) | C$75 | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (C$35) | C$35 | + 0% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (C$118) | C$186 | - 37% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €88 (C$131) | C$141 | - 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €16 (C$24) | C$15 | + 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.66 (C$7) | C$5.70 | + 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.99 (C$7) | C$8 | - 9% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €589 (C$870) | C$660 | + 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.43 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (C$62) | C$59 | + 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (C$9) | C$19 | - 51% | |
TOTAL | - 22% |
These prices were last updated on February 09, 2025.
Exchange rate:
1.477
CAD
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,051 prices entered by 591 different people.
Cost of living in Estonia is 22% cheaper than in Canada
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Albania is 55% cheaper than in Canada
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Canada
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 57% cheaper than in Canada
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 8% cheaper than in Canada
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Canada
- Cost of living in Angola is 54% cheaper than in Canada
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 41% more expensive than in Canada
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Canada