Cost of living in Estonia compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Estonia is 23% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Estonia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (AU$25) | AU$23 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (AU$15) | AU$15 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 (AU$1.90) | AU$2.03 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.61 (AU$4.22) | AU$7 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.63 (AU$5.86) | AU$6 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.67 (AU$9) | AU$10 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.25 (AU$3.63) | AU$5.13 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.83 (AU$1.34) | AU$3.82 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.47 (AU$2.37) | AU$7 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (AU$14) | AU$21 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.11 (AU$3.40) | AU$3.95 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.01 (AU$1.63) | AU$2.90 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Estonia is 37% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Estonia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,447 (AU$2,337) | AU$4,165 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €800 (AU$1,292) | AU$2,882 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €323 (AU$521) | AU$326 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €779 (AU$1,258) | AU$2,685 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €566 (AU$914) | AU$2,025 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €204 (AU$330) | AU$223 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (AU$36) | AU$70 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €347 (AU$560) | AU$673 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €194 (AU$313) | AU$270 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (AU$14) | AU$15 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €23 (AU$37) | AU$43 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Estonia is 21% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Estonia | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (AU$140) | AU$123 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (AU$54) | AU$94 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (AU$148) | AU$169 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 (AU$195) | AU$187 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Estonia is 47% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Estonia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,491 (AU$54,074) | AU$39,588 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.65 (AU$2.67) | AU$1.97 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (AU$47) | AU$167 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Estonia is 61% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Estonia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €18 (AU$30) | AU$8 | + 248% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €24 (AU$39) | AU$23 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (AU$115) | AU$86 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €8 (AU$13) | AU$7 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €6 (AU$10) | AU$5.40 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.07 (AU$4.96) | AU$4.39 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.92 (AU$6) | AU$4.31 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €32 (AU$52) | AU$39 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Estonia is 38% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Estonia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (AU$68) | AU$75 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (AU$38) | AU$46 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (AU$129) | AU$257 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €88 (AU$143) | AU$127 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €16 (AU$26) | AU$22 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.66 (AU$8) | AU$5.32 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.99 (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €700 (AU$1,130) | AU$943 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.04 (AU$0.06) | AU$0.86 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (AU$85) | AU$89 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (AU$10) | AU$46 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
Exchange rate:
1.615
AUD
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,190 prices entered by 357 different people.
Cost of living in Estonia is 34% cheaper than in Australia
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