Cost of living in Estonia compared to China
Currency:
Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Estonia is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
Estonia | China | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (53元) | 41元 | + 30% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (45元) | 35元 | + 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.03 (21元) | 15元 | + 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.01 (7元) | 15元 | - 53% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.73 (19元) | 16元 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.63 (18元) | 9元 | + 95% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.04 (35元) | 49元 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.76 (12元) | 13元 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.69 (4.74元) | 5.68元 | - 17% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.49 (10元) | 6元 | + 64% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (66元) | 115元 | - 42% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.86 (13元) | 9元 | + 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.59 (4.03元) | 13元 | - 70% | |
Housing | - 20% | |||
Housing in Estonia is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
Estonia | China | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,040 (7,155元) | 14,531元 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €783 (5,390元) | 7,861元 | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €252 (1,736元) | 500元 | + 247% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €699 (4,807元) | 7,351元 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €483 (3,325元) | 4,342元 | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €164 (1,128元) | 332元 | + 240% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (138元) | 118元 | + 17% | |
40” flat screen tv | €407 (2,804元) | 1,300元 | + 116% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (670元) | 562元 | + 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (61元) | 39元 | + 56% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (52元) | 55元 | - 5% | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in Estonia is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
Estonia | China | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €60 (416元) | 557元 | - 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (257元) | 289元 | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (683元) | 658元 | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (766元) | 765元 | + 0% | |
Transportation | + 5% | |||
Transportation in Estonia is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
Estonia | China | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,925 (143,999元) | 150,953元 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.92 (13元) | 8元 | + 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (202元) | 213元 | - 5% | |
Personal Care | + 11% | |||
Personal Care in Estonia is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
Estonia | China | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.05 (28元) | 25元 | + 10% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (55元) | 27元 | + 104% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 386元 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.39 (30元) | 29元 | + 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.01 (28元) | 21元 | + 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.74 (26元) | 31元 | - 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.14 (15元) | 20元 | - 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.18 (15元) | 18元 | - 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (155元) | 84元 | + 84% | |
Entertainment | + 21% | |||
Entertainment in Estonia is 21% more expensive than in China | ||||
Estonia | China | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (265元) | 258元 | + 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 (126元) | 120元 | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (345元) | 502元 | - 31% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (344元) | 347元 | - 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (67元) | 84元 | - 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.37 (23元) | 31元 | - 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.17 (29元) | 20元 | + 43% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,000 (6,882元) | 3,064元 | + 125% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (1.24元) | 0.21元 | + 483% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (265元) | 401元 | - 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.98 (34元) | 45元 | - 24% | |
TOTAL | - 5% |
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Estonia is 5% cheaper than in China
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