Cost of living in Estonia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Estonia is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (63元) | 55元 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (47元) | 37元 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.82 (22元) | 16元 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (8元) | 13元 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.93 (15元) | 14元 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (18元) | 8元 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.73 (29元) | 56元 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.60 (13元) | 13元 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.78 (6元) | 7元 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.30 (10元) | 6元 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (57元) | 119元 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.83 (14元) | 9元 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.88 (7元) | 10元 | - 28% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Estonia is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €966 (7,558元) | 7,672元 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €614 (4,808元) | 4,711元 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €155 (1,213元) | 412元 | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €569 (4,454元) | 7,031元 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €398 (3,112元) | 4,064元 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €97 (756元) | 279元 | + 171% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €18 (142元) | 88元 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €317 (2,483元) | 2,091元 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €78 (613元) | 619元 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (77元) | 43元 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (63元) | 41元 | + 51% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Estonia is 49% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (662元) | 415元 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (340元) | 211元 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (632元) | 590元 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 (850元) | 663元 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Estonia is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,717 (146,486元) | 159,594元 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.24 (10元) | 6元 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €22 (169元) | 176元 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Estonia is 38% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (55元) | 30元 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (66元) | 36元 | + 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (391元) | 440元 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6.00 (47元) | 35元 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.36 (34元) | 38元 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €11 (88元) | 36元 | + 146% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.70 (13元) | 10元 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €6.00 (47元) | 11元 | + 347% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (78元) | 80元 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Estonia is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (291元) | 206元 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (135元) | 98元 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €45 (350元) | 743元 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €71 (558元) | 429元 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (62元) | 67元 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.20 (25元) | 35元 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.61 (28元) | 32元 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €481 (3,764元) | 3,535元 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (1.41元) | 0.68元 | + 106% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (376元) | 481元 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.09 (40元) | 23元 | + 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,186 prices entered by 230 different people.
Cost of living in Estonia is 10% more expensive than in China
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