Cost of living in Estonia compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Estonia is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Estonia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (£12) | £15 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (£8) | £8 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.15 (£3.61) | £3.90 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.34 (£1.16) | £1.13 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.91 (£2.53) | £3.83 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.97 (£3.45) | £2.54 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.52 (£4.80) | £4.92 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.44 (£2.12) | £2.00 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (£1.15) | £0.89 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.49 (£1.29) | £1.96 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €26 (£22) | £9 | + 139% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.48 (£2.16) | £2.16 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.89 (£1.64) | £1.14 | + 44% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Estonia is 17% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Estonia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,071 (£1,799) | £2,362 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,156 (£1,004) | £1,569 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €404 (£351) | £169 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €779 (£677) | £1,575 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €566 (£492) | £966 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €204 (£178) | £121 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (£20) | £27 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €347 (£302) | £256 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €194 (£168) | £109 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (£8) | £6 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €40 (£35) | £15 | + 134% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Estonia is 6% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Estonia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €98 (£85) | £66 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (£29) | £35 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (£73) | £79 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 (£105) | £82 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Estonia is 52% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Estonia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,000 (£22,592) | £24,996 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.62 (£1.41) | £1.40 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €27 (£24) | £86 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Estonia is 74% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Estonia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €18 (£16) | £3.47 | + 358% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €24 (£21) | £8 | + 169% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €70 (£60) | £73 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €8 (£7) | £3.86 | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €6 (£5.23) | £2.43 | + 115% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (£6) | £4.60 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.07 (£2.67) | £2.26 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.92 (£3.40) | £1.80 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €42 (£36) | £15 | + 136% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Estonia is 5% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Estonia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (£36) | £41 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (£20) | £22 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (£69) | £100 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €88 (£77) | £68 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (£11) | £11 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.55 (£3.09) | £3.92 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6.00 (£5.21) | £5.97 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €589 (£512) | £396 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.17 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €64 (£55) | £44 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (£5.52) | £15 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2025.
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Cost of living in Estonia is 20% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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