Cost of Living

Tallinn, Estonia

Live cost-of-living data for Tallinn — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
41/ 10059% cheaper than New York
+13% rent since Jul 2026
$2,180/mo
Median Income
78/100
Safety
20%
Income Tax
temperate oceanic
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
62/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$850/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$620/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,200/month
Food & Groceries
58/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.25/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.45/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$2.9/kg
Transportation
48/100
Monthly Transit Pass$35/month
One-Way Ticket$2.3/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.7/km
Utilities
52/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$185/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$31/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$17/month
Healthcare
68/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$40/visit
Dentist Visit$65/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
Education
62/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$380/month
International Primary School (yearly)$10,000/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$450/course
Entertainment
55/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$11/ticket
Theater Ticket$35/ticket
Museum Entry$12/ticket
Clothing
58/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$70/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$45/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$100/pair
Personal Care
52/100
Haircut (Men)$18/cut
Haircut (Women)$38/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$5.5/bottle
Dining Out
58/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$18/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$55/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$9.5/meal
Childcare
58/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$650/month
Babysitter (per hour)$12/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$18/pack
Fitness & Sports
52/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$50/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$22/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$9/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

81 Mbps
Internet Speed
$180
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
high
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
78/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Old Town, Kalamaja, Telliskivi

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tallinn cheap to live in?

Tallinn has a cost of living index of 41/100, where New York = 100. It is 59% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,460–$2,044 per month.

How much does rent cost in Tallinn?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Tallinn costs approximately $850/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $620/month.

Is Tallinn good for digital nomads?

Tallinn has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 81 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $180/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Tallinn?

The median net monthly salary in Tallinn is approximately $2,180 USD. The income tax rate is around 20%.

How does Tallinn compare to New York for cost of living?

Tallinn (cost index 41) is 59% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,475/month by moving from New York to Tallinn.

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