Cost of living in Estonia compared to Israel
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Food | - 36% | |||
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Food in Estonia is 36% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (35 ₪) | 62 ₪ | - 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (26 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.10 (12 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (4.08 ₪) | 5.99 ₪ | - 32% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.44 (10 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.09 (8 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 36% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.93 (20 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.98 (8 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.79 (3.14 ₪) | 4.61 ₪ | - 32% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.76 (7 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (34 ₪) | 57 ₪ | - 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.73 (7 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.05 (4.14 ₪) | 5.51 ₪ | - 25% | |
Housing | - 31% | |||
Housing in Estonia is 31% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,131 (4,477 ₪) | 7,239 ₪ | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €645 (2,553 ₪) | 6,044 ₪ | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €180 (714 ₪) | 725 ₪ | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €615 (2,434 ₪) | 4,936 ₪ | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €461 (1,825 ₪) | 3,620 ₪ | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (440 ₪) | 467 ₪ | - 6% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (98 ₪) | 67 ₪ | + 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | €434 (1,717 ₪) | 1,238 ₪ | + 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (374 ₪) | 394 ₪ | - 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (40 ₪) | 31 ₪ | + 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (56 ₪) | 50 ₪ | + 13% | |
Clothes | + 31% | |||
Clothes in Estonia is 31% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (322 ₪) | 213 ₪ | + 51% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (176 ₪) | 138 ₪ | + 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (347 ₪) | 338 ₪ | + 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (473 ₪) | 354 ₪ | + 34% | |
Transportation | - 45% | |||
Transportation in Estonia is 45% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,002 (71,258 ₪) | 137,710 ₪ | - 48% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.17 (4.62 ₪) | 5.66 ₪ | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €26 (103 ₪) | 228 ₪ | - 55% | |
Personal Care | + 5% | |||
Personal Care in Estonia is 5% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (28 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (34 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 21% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (198 ₪) | 288 ₪ | - 31% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6.00 (24 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.36 (17 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €11 (44 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 208% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.70 (7 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €6.00 (24 ₪) | 11 ₪ | + 111% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (40 ₪) | 72 ₪ | - 45% | |
Entertainment | - 22% | |||
Entertainment in Estonia is 22% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (142 ₪) | 137 ₪ | + 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (75 ₪) | 78 ₪ | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 (294 ₪) | 160 ₪ | + 84% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €95 (377 ₪) | 305 ₪ | + 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (34 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.21 (13 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.64 (18 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 35% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €481 (1,904 ₪) | 2,576 ₪ | - 26% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (0.71 ₪) | 1.82 ₪ | - 61% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (190 ₪) | 248 ₪ | - 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.09 (20 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 39% | |
TOTAL | - 30% |
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,080 prices entered by 136 different people.
Cost of living in Estonia is 30% cheaper than in Israel
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