Cost of Living Comparison Between Helsinki and Tallinn 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Tallinn is 18.9% lower than in Helsinki (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Tallinn is 23.7% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Rent Prices in Tallinn are 36.9% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Restaurant Prices in Tallinn are 20.7% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Groceries Prices in Tallinn are 29.6% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Tallinn is 22.5% lower than in Helsinki | |
Restaurants | Helsinki Edit |
Tallinn Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 12.75 € | -15.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 90.00 € | 70.00 € | -22.2 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 8.50 € | -15.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 € | 5.00 € | -37.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 € | 5.00 € | -37.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.46 € | 3.51 € | -21.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.64 € | 2.18 € | -17.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.81 € | 1.64 € | -9.7 % |
Markets | Helsinki Edit |
Tallinn Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.43 € | 4.31 € | -2.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.57 € | 1.10 € | -57.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.17 € | 0.91 € | -22.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.95 € | 2.53 € | -14.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.52 € | 4.43 € | +25.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.28 € | 3.39 € | -35.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.58 € | 6.23 € | -35.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.03 € | 0.76 € | -26.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.79 € | 0.59 € | -25.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.98 € | 0.98 € | +0.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.78 € | 1.22 € | -31.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.55 € | 0.40 € | -28.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.82 € | 0.46 € | -43.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.94 € | 1.65 € | -14.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.80 € | 1.01 € | -43.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 14.00 € | 8.00 € | -42.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.68 € | 1.58 € | -41.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.19 € | 1.98 € | -38.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 10.20 € | 5.45 € | -46.6 % |
Transportation | Helsinki Edit |
Tallinn Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 € | 2.00 € | -33.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 66.60 € | 30.00 € | -55.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.60 € | 3.00 € | -54.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.93 € | 1.29 € | -33.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 56.40 € | 11.50 € | -79.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.23 € | 6.49 € | -10.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,245.00 € | 27,000.00 € | -16.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,916.11 € | 26,358.33 € | -22.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Helsinki Edit |
Tallinn Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 110.73 € | 276.21 € | +149.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 24.31 € | 17.03 € | -30.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 19.37 € | 26.34 € | +36.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Helsinki Edit |
Tallinn Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.69 € | 52.12 € | +25.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 27.06 € | 27.52 € | +1.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 17.00 € | 10.00 € | -41.2 % |
Childcare | Helsinki Edit |
Tallinn Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 308.71 € | 416.32 € | +34.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,365.60 € | 6,057.50 € | -27.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Helsinki Edit |
Tallinn Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 86.48 € | 80.79 € | -6.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 30.41 € | 33.04 € | +8.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 73.04 € | 81.64 € | +11.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 95.17 € | 94.54 € | -0.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Helsinki Edit |
Tallinn Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,013.59 € | 680.28 € | -32.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 810.88 € | 482.50 € | -40.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,794.63 € | 1,138.89 € | -36.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,323.85 € | 818.52 € | -38.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Helsinki Edit |
Tallinn Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 704.79 € | 400.41 € | -43.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 407.19 € | 277.72 € | -31.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Helsinki Edit |
Tallinn Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,728.81 € | 1,613.45 € | -40.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.86 | 4.98 | +29.0 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 228 | 233 |
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Cities near Helsinki: | Cost of Living in Espoo | 13.21 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hameenlinna | 63.23 miles |
| Cost of Living in Lahti | 64.66 miles |
| Cost of Living in Turku | 104.08 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tampere | 110.85 miles |
| Cost of Living in Lappeenranta | 139.27 miles |
| Cost of Living in Jyvaskyla | 167.57 miles |
| Cost of Living in Seinajoki | 223.59 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kuopio | 242.82 miles |
Cities near Tallinn: | Cost of Living in Johvi | 103.06 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tartu | 116.47 miles |
| Cost of Living in Narva | 131.79 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kuressaare | 135.63 miles |
| Cost of Living in Valga | 166.03 miles |