Cost of living in Estonia compared to Switzerland
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Food | - 51% | |||
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Food in Estonia is 51% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Estonia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (CHF 14) | CHF 28 | - 48% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 15 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (CHF 3.77) | CHF 11 | - 66% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 (CHF 1.11) | CHF 1.75 | - 36% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.61 (CHF 2.46) | CHF 8 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.63 (CHF 3.42) | CHF 3.86 | - 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.67 (CHF 5.34) | CHF 9 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.25 (CHF 2.12) | CHF 3.64 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.83 (CHF 0.78) | CHF 2.47 | - 68% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.47 (CHF 1.38) | CHF 2.59 | - 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (CHF 8) | CHF 17 | - 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.11 (CHF 1.98) | CHF 3.27 | - 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.01 (CHF 0.95) | CHF 2.46 | - 61% | |
Housing | - 49% | |||
Housing in Estonia is 49% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Estonia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,447 (CHF 1,363) | CHF 2,898 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €800 (CHF 754) | CHF 2,272 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €323 (CHF 304) | CHF 364 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €779 (CHF 734) | CHF 1,869 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €566 (CHF 533) | CHF 1,326 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €204 (CHF 193) | CHF 108 | + 78% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (CHF 21) | CHF 51 | - 59% | |
40” flat screen tv | €347 (CHF 327) | CHF 349 | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €194 (CHF 183) | CHF 115 | + 59% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €23 (CHF 22) | CHF 30 | - 27% | |
Clothes | - 33% | |||
Clothes in Estonia is 33% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Estonia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (CHF 82) | CHF 98 | - 17% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (CHF 32) | CHF 61 | - 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (CHF 86) | CHF 103 | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 (CHF 114) | CHF 135 | - 16% | |
Transportation | - 44% | |||
Transportation in Estonia is 44% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Estonia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,491 (CHF 31,549) | CHF 31,584 | - 0% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.65 (CHF 1.56) | CHF 1.86 | - 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (CHF 28) | CHF 78 | - 65% | |
Personal Care | - 36% | |||
Personal Care in Estonia is 36% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Estonia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €18 (CHF 17) | CHF 15 | + 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €24 (CHF 23) | CHF 10 | + 128% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (CHF 67) | CHF 180 | - 63% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 5.72 | + 32% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €6 (CHF 5.67) | CHF 12 | - 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 11 | - 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.07 (CHF 2.89) | CHF 5.38 | - 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €3.92 (CHF 3.69) | CHF 5.39 | - 31% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €32 (CHF 31) | CHF 53 | - 42% | |
Entertainment | - 62% | |||
Entertainment in Estonia is 62% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Estonia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (CHF 39) | CHF 87 | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (CHF 22) | CHF 41 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (CHF 75) | CHF 169 | - 56% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €88 (CHF 83) | CHF 163 | - 49% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €16 (CHF 15) | CHF 20 | - 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.66 (CHF 4.39) | CHF 7 | - 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.99 (CHF 4.70) | CHF 8 | - 37% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €700 (CHF 659) | CHF 519 | + 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.04 (CHF 0.04) | CHF 1.00 | - 96% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (CHF 50) | CHF 104 | - 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (CHF 5.73) | CHF 9 | - 34% | |
TOTAL | - 50% |
These prices were last updated on November 07, 2024.
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Cost of living in Estonia is 50% cheaper than in Switzerland
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