Cost of living in Estonia compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Estonia is 44% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Estonia | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (38 ₪) | 70 ₪ | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (26 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.23 (12 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (3.85 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.09 (12 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.46 (9 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.13 (19 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.39 (5.18 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.65 (2.41 ₪) | 4.82 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (4.75 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (35 ₪) | 50 ₪ | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.82 (7 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.62 (2.29 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Estonia is 47% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Estonia | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,071 (3,990 ₪) | 9,400 ₪ | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €669 (2,493 ₪) | 7,243 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €307 (1,142 ₪) | 995 ₪ | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €705 (2,627 ₪) | 5,739 ₪ | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €475 (1,768 ₪) | 4,419 ₪ | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €152 (567 ₪) | 425 ₪ | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €17 (65 ₪) | 94 ₪ | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €427 (1,589 ₪) | 1,791 ₪ | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (363 ₪) | 426 ₪ | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (33 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (28 ₪) | 59 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Estonia is 38% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Estonia | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €60 (225 ₪) | 359 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (119 ₪) | 215 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (315 ₪) | 437 ₪ | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (414 ₪) | 507 ₪ | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Estonia is 39% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Estonia | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,139 (82,453 ₪) | 145,089 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.91 (7 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (110 ₪) | 228 ₪ | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Estonia is 30% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Estonia | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.05 (15 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (30 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (186 ₪) | 513 ₪ | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.39 (16 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.01 (15 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.74 (14 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.14 (8 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.18 (8 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (96 ₪) | 54 ₪ | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Estonia is 22% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Estonia | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (112 ₪) | 165 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (66 ₪) | 87 ₪ | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (187 ₪) | 300 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (167 ₪) | 292 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (30 ₪) | 57 ₪ | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.26 (12 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.06 (15 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €743 (2,765 ₪) | 2,879 ₪ | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (0.67 ₪) | 0.13 ₪ | + 399% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (174 ₪) | 267 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.25 (20 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,046 prices entered by 132 different people.
Cost of living in Estonia is 41% cheaper than in Israel
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