Estonia vs United States
United States is about 36% pricier than Estonia overall, with a price level of 100.0 versus 63.8 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Estonia scores higher (94 vs 91 of 100).
Metric Estonia United States
Price level (US=100) 63.8 100.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $49,969 $85,810
GNI / capita (PPP) $48,880 $85,980
Inflation (YoY) 3.5% 2.9%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Estonia United States
Housing & utilities 119 215
Food 114 117
Transport 124 116
Restaurants & hotels 124 142
Health 79 208
Communication 105 224
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Estonia United States
Quality-of-life score 94/100 91/100
Life expectancy 79 yrs 79 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.5 5.8
Internet users 92% 95%
Frequently asked
Is Estonia more expensive than United States?
United States is more expensive: about 36% pricier than Estonia overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United States?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Estonia would cost roughly $156,500 in United States, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Estonia or United States?
Estonia scores higher, 94 vs 91 out of 100.
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