Cost of Living in Tallinn, Estonia

Tallinn has a cost of living index of 65/100 (New York = 100). It is 35% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

65/100
Cost Index
$2,186/mo
Median Income
75/100
Safety Index
temperate maritime
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 62/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$750/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$520/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,350/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 45/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.28/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.5/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.8/kg
Dining OutScore: 48/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$12/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$58/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$8.5/meal
TransportationScore: 42/100
Monthly Transit Pass$36/month
One-Way Ticket$2.43/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.4/km
UtilitiesScore: 40/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$310/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$29/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$16/month
HealthcareScore: 65/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$45/visit
Dentist Visit$65/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
EntertainmentScore: 48/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$11.5/ticket
Theater Ticket$35/ticket
Museum Entry$12/ticket
FitnessScore: 48/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$42/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$18/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$7/entry
Personal CareScore: 42/100
Haircut (Men)$18/cut
Haircut (Women)$35/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$4.5/bottle
ClothingScore: 52/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$58/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$38/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$85/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

95 Mbps
Internet Speed
$250
Coworking/Month
excellent
Café WiFi
high
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
78/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Kesklinn, Kalarand, Rotermann

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tallinn cheap to live in?

Tallinn has a cost of living index of 65/100, where New York = 100. It is 35% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,300–$1,820 per month.

How much does rent cost in Tallinn?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Tallinn costs approximately $750/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $520/month.

Is Tallinn good for digital nomads?

Tallinn has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 95 Mbps, café wifi reliability is excellent, and coworking spaces run about $250/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Tallinn?

The median net monthly salary in Tallinn is approximately $2,186 USD. The income tax rate is around 22%.

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

Tallinn (cost index 65) is 35% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $875/month by moving from New York to Tallinn.

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