Cost of Living Comparison Between Poland and Estonia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Estonia is 25.8% higher than in Poland (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Estonia is 17.5% higher than in Poland | |
| Rent Prices in Estonia are 10.0% lower than in Poland | |
| Restaurant Prices in Estonia are 38.6% higher than in Poland | |
| Groceries Prices in Estonia are 30.3% higher than in Poland | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Estonia is 6.2% lower than in Poland | |
Restaurants | Poland Edit |
Estonia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
40.00 zł (€9.42) |
63.69 zł (€15.00) |
+59.2 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
200.00 zł (€47.10) |
297.21 zł (€70.00) |
+48.6 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
35.00 zł (€8.24) |
42.46 zł (€10.00) |
+21.3 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
15.00 zł (€3.53) |
21.23 zł (€5.00) |
+41.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
16.00 zł (€3.77) |
25.48 zł (€6.00) |
+59.2 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
14.28 zł (€3.36) |
15.38 zł (€3.62) |
+7.7 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
8.23 zł (€1.94) |
9.24 zł (€2.18) |
+12.3 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
7.37 zł (€1.73) |
9.35 zł (€2.20) |
+27.0 % |
Markets | Poland Edit |
Estonia Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
3.97 zł (€0.93) |
4.26 zł (€1.00) |
+7.4 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
4.58 zł (€1.08) |
4.96 zł (€1.17) |
+8.5 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
2.55 zł (€0.60) |
4.67 zł (€1.10) |
+83.4 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
13.54 zł (€3.19) |
10.88 zł (€2.56) |
-19.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
15.52 zł (€3.66) |
20.01 zł (€4.71) |
+29.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
11.59 zł (€2.73) |
15.55 zł (€3.66) |
+34.1 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
21.74 zł (€5.12) |
34.84 zł (€8.21) |
+60.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.02 zł (€0.48) |
3.53 zł (€0.83) |
+74.8 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
2.93 zł (€0.69) |
2.56 zł (€0.60) |
-12.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
3.05 zł (€0.72) |
4.21 zł (€0.99) |
+38.2 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
4.96 zł (€1.17) |
4.80 zł (€1.13) |
-3.2 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
1.54 zł (€0.36) |
1.59 zł (€0.38) |
+3.7 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
1.82 zł (€0.43) |
1.50 zł (€0.35) |
-17.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
4.96 zł (€1.17) |
7.33 zł (€1.73) |
+47.8 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
2.51 zł (€0.59) |
4.08 zł (€0.96) |
+62.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
26.00 zł (€6.12) |
38.21 zł (€9.00) |
+47.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
4.32 zł (€1.02) |
7.18 zł (€1.69) |
+66.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
6.22 zł (€1.46) |
8.60 zł (€2.03) |
+38.4 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
21.00 zł (€4.95) |
25.48 zł (€6.00) |
+21.3 % |
Transportation | Poland Edit |
Estonia Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
4.40 zł (€1.04) |
6.37 zł (€1.50) |
+44.7 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
117.00 zł (€27.56) |
117.82 zł (€27.75) |
+0.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
9.00 zł (€2.12) |
13.59 zł (€3.20) |
+51.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
6.44 zł (€1.52) |
6.83 zł (€1.61) |
+6.1 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
50.00 zł (€11.78) |
98.51 zł (€23.20) |
+97.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
6.12 zł (€1.44) |
7.10 zł (€1.67) |
+16.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
120,000.00 zł (€28,262.39) |
106,148.14 zł (€25,000.00) |
-11.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
108,683.89 zł (€25,597.22) |
120,139.47 zł (€28,295.24) |
+10.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Poland Edit |
Estonia Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
1,162.08 zł (€273.69) |
1,164.28 zł (€274.21) |
+0.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
36.44 zł (€8.58) |
64.36 zł (€15.16) |
+76.6 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
67.45 zł (€15.89) |
120.25 zł (€28.32) |
+78.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Poland Edit |
Estonia Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
148.14 zł (€34.89) |
178.48 zł (€42.03) |
+20.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
99.69 zł (€23.48) |
137.81 zł (€32.46) |
+38.2 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
30.00 zł (€7.07) |
42.46 zł (€10.00) |
+41.5 % |
Childcare | Poland Edit |
Estonia Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
1,680.57 zł (€395.81) |
1,633.67 zł (€384.76) |
-2.8 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
36,927.16 zł (€8,697.08) |
39,949.91 zł (€9,409.00) |
+8.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Poland Edit |
Estonia Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
320.85 zł (€75.57) |
414.91 zł (€97.72) |
+29.3 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
154.48 zł (€36.38) |
192.05 zł (€45.23) |
+24.3 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
344.10 zł (€81.04) |
388.12 zł (€91.41) |
+12.8 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
387.96 zł (€91.37) |
504.90 zł (€118.91) |
+30.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Poland Edit |
Estonia Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
2,816.78 zł (€663.41) |
2,392.08 zł (€563.38) |
-15.1 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
2,291.89 zł (€539.79) |
1,724.72 zł (€406.21) |
-24.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
4,529.33 zł (€1,066.75) |
4,629.18 zł (€1,090.26) |
+2.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
3,587.67 zł (€844.97) |
3,161.09 zł (€744.50) |
-11.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Poland Edit |
Estonia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,335.23 zł (€314.47) |
1,374.96 zł (€323.83) |
+3.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
955.59 zł (€225.06) |
1,058.83 zł (€249.38) |
+10.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Poland Edit |
Estonia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
6,306.51 zł (€1,485.31) |
6,952.37 zł (€1,637.42) |
+10.2 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.87 | 3.76 | -45.2 % |
| Last update: | 20 May 2026 | 20 May 2026 | |
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