Cost of Living Comparison Between Helsinki and Tallinn 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Tallinn are 20.1% lower than in Helsinki (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Tallinn are 24.5% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Rent Prices in Tallinn are 36.9% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Restaurant Prices in Tallinn are 25.2% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Groceries Prices in Tallinn are 29.7% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Tallinn is 22.1% 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 € | 60.00 € | -33.3 % |
| 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) | 2.65 € | 2.17 € | -18.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.85 € | 1.64 € | -11.0 % |
Markets | Helsinki Edit |
Tallinn Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.35 € | 4.34 € | -0.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.57 € | 1.12 € | -56.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.16 € | 0.92 € | -20.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.95 € | 2.53 € | -14.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.57 € | 4.43 € | +23.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.25 € | 3.39 € | -35.5 % |
| 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) | 1.80 € | 1.22 € | -32.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.55 € | 0.40 € | -28.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.82 € | 0.45 € | -44.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.94 € | 1.65 € | -14.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.76 € | 1.01 € | -42.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 14.45 € | 8.00 € | -44.6 % |
| 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 € | 5.40 € | -47.1 % |
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) | 6.75 € | 3.00 € | -55.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.97 € | 1.29 € | -34.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 56.40 € | 11.50 € | -79.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.21 € | 6.49 € | -10.0 % |
| 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 | 109.20 € | 275.44 € | +152.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 24.43 € | 17.03 € | -30.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 19.22 € | 26.34 € | +37.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Helsinki Edit |
Tallinn Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.31 € | 52.12 € | +20.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 27.06 € | 27.00 € | -0.2 % |
| 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 | 309.77 € | 416.32 € | +34.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,728.50 € | 6,057.50 € | -37.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Helsinki Edit |
Tallinn Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 82.29 € | 80.79 € | -1.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 30.07 € | 32.56 € | +8.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 72.72 € | 80.81 € | +11.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 95.02 € | 93.28 € | -1.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Helsinki Edit |
Tallinn Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,005.00 € | 673.61 € | -33.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 801.84 € | 480.76 € | -40.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,779.04 € | 1,127.14 € | -36.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,312.31 € | 810.71 € | -38.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Helsinki Edit |
Tallinn Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 687.27 € | 395.61 € | -42.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 402.77 € | 274.15 € | -31.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Helsinki Edit |
Tallinn Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,756.34 € | 1,620.48 € | -41.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.70 | 4.95 | +33.7 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 223 | 228 |
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| 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 |