Cost of living in Estonia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Estonia is 57% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Estonia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (117元) | 36元 | + 226% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (69元) | 38元 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (31元) | 13元 | + 131% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 (9元) | 15元 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.61 (20元) | 16元 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.63 (28元) | 11元 | + 156% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.67 (43元) | 51元 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.25 (17元) | 16元 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.83 (6元) | 6元 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.47 (11元) | 6元 | + 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (67元) | 87元 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.11 (16元) | 8元 | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.01 (8元) | 12元 | - 36% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Estonia is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Estonia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,447 (11,089元) | 15,973元 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €800 (6,130元) | 7,686元 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €323 (2,473元) | 474元 | + 421% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €779 (5,970元) | 6,846元 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €566 (4,338元) | 3,951元 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €204 (1,566元) | 290元 | + 439% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (172元) | 102元 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €347 (2,659元) | 1,461元 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €194 (1,485元) | 553元 | + 169% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (68元) | 42元 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €23 (176元) | 58元 | + 201% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Estonia is 14% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Estonia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (666元) | 411元 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (257元) | 296元 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (700元) | 571元 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 (926元) | 705元 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Estonia is 20% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Estonia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,491 (256,576元) | 150,253元 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.65 (13元) | 8元 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (224元) | 242元 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Estonia is 70% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Estonia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €18 (140元) | 52元 | + 172% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €24 (185元) | 84元 | + 121% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (545元) | 107元 | + 409% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €8 (61元) | 67元 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €6 (46元) | 65元 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (53元) | 31元 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.07 (24元) | 9元 | + 169% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.92 (30元) | 11元 | + 162% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €32 (249元) | 76元 | + 227% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Estonia is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Estonia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (321元) | 230元 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (180元) | 111元 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (610元) | 341元 | + 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €88 (677元) | 255元 | + 165% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €16 (123元) | 80元 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.66 (36元) | 28元 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.99 (38元) | 16元 | + 140% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €700 (5,363元) | 3,924元 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.04 (0.31元) | 2.58元 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (403元) | 410元 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (49元) | 25元 | + 92% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,341 prices entered by 156 different people.
Cost of living in Estonia is 25% more expensive than in China
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