Prices and Cost of Living in Estonia

Food and beverage prices in Estonia

Popular food products found on store shelves in Estonia include bananas, rice, bread, onions, eggs, tomatoes, cheese, beef and potatoes, among others. Prices for a kilo of these products range from 0.83 EUR (3.65 PLN) for a kilo of onions to 19.25 EUR (84.75 PLN) for a kilo of beef. The price of white rice is 2.54 EUR (11.18 PLN) per kilo, while a loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.24 EUR (5.46 PLN) per half kilo. Bananas cost 1.35 EUR (5.94 PLN) per kilo, while apples cost 2 EUR (8.8 PLN) per kilo.

Water, available in 1.5-liter bottles, costs 0.95 EUR (4.18 PLN). Dairy prices in Estonia, on the other hand, are as follows: 1 liter of milk costs about 1.07 EUR (4.71 PLN), and 1 kilogram of locally produced cheese is an expense of 11.53 EUR (50.76 PLN). Chicken filet, which is a common ingredient in meat dishes, costs in the range of 8.15 EUR (35.88 PLN) per kilo. Eggs (12 pieces per package) are an expense of about 2.5 EUR (11.01 PLN), and the average price of tomatoes is 3.33 EUR (14.66 PLN) per kilo.

What is the typical cost for an affordable meal?

Prices in restaurants in Estonia vary and depend on several factors, such as the type of restaurant, location and time of day. For instance, a Cappuccino typically costs around 3.76 EUR (16.55 PLN), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 2.5 EUR (11.01 PLN). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 10 EUR (44.02 PLN) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 75 EUR (330 PLN). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 13 EUR (57.23 PLN).

How much does transportation cost in Estonia?

The average expense of a one-way trip using local transportation stands at approximately 2 EUR (8.8 PLN), while a monthly ticket for public transportation has an average cost of roughly 30 EUR (132 PLN). Choosing to travel by taxi would entail an initial fee of 3.7 EUR (16.29 PLN), along with a per-kilometer charge of 0.87 EUR (3.83 PLN).

Fuel prices in Estonia

Average fuel prices in Estonia are 1.71 EUR (7.52 PLN) per liter of gasoline and 1.56 EUR (6.87 PLN) per liter of diesel. A liter of LPG autogas costs 0.95 EUR (4.19 PLN).

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Estonia?

The cost of renting or buying an apartment in Estonia varies according to its location. On average, renting an apartment with one bedroom and a living room outside the city center costs approximately 510 EUR (2247 PLN) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 690 EUR (3039 PLN) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 4578 EUR (20155 PLN) per square meter.