Cost of living in Estonia compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Estonia is 44% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Estonia | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (kr75) | kr135 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (kr53) | kr81 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.96 (kr22) | kr40 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.91 (kr7) | kr13 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.08 (kr23) | kr35 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.46 (kr18) | kr29 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.13 (kr38) | kr49 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.39 (kr10) | kr20 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.65 (kr4.80) | kr13 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (kr9) | kr13 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (kr70) | kr81 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.82 (kr14) | kr19 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.62 (kr4.57) | kr20 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Estonia is 48% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Estonia | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,071 (kr7,959) | kr17,952 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €669 (kr4,972) | kr13,200 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €307 (kr2,279) | kr1,633 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €705 (kr5,241) | kr11,795 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €475 (kr3,527) | kr8,537 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €152 (kr1,130) | kr872 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €17 (kr130) | kr239 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €427 (kr3,170) | kr2,807 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (kr724) | kr525 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (kr66) | kr67 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (kr57) | kr181 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Estonia is 31% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Estonia | Denmark | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €60 (kr449) | kr763 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (kr237) | kr339 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (kr629) | kr779 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (kr827) | kr1,114 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Estonia is 47% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Estonia | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,139 (kr164,482) | kr290,140 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.91 (kr14) | kr15 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (kr220) | kr572 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Estonia is 25% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Estonia | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.05 (kr30) | kr39 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (kr59) | kr178 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (kr371) | kr400 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.39 (kr33) | kr41 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.01 (kr30) | kr31 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.74 (kr28) | kr28 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.14 (kr16) | kr12 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.18 (kr16) | kr16 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (kr191) | kr256 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Estonia is 27% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Estonia | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (kr223) | kr379 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (kr132) | kr245 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (kr372) | kr1,135 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (kr332) | kr742 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (kr60) | kr93 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.26 (kr24) | kr41 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.06 (kr30) | kr51 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €743 (kr5,516) | kr5,164 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (kr1.34) | kr1.04 | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (kr347) | kr284 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.25 (kr39) | kr59 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Estonia is 42% cheaper than in Denmark
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