Cost of Living Comparison Between Riga and Tallinn 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Tallinn are 5.6% higher than in Riga (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Tallinn are 10.6% higher than in Riga | |
| Rent Prices in Tallinn are 33.3% higher than in Riga | |
| Restaurant Prices in Tallinn are 13.8% higher than in Riga | |
| Groceries Prices in Tallinn are 6.8% higher than in Riga | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Tallinn is 26.6% higher than in Riga | |
Restaurants | Riga Edit |
Tallinn Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 10.00 € | 12.75 € | +27.5 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 60.00 € | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.50 € | 8.50 € | +13.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.50 € | 5.00 € | +11.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 5.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.06 € | 3.52 € | +15.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.47 € | 2.16 € | +46.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.10 € | 1.64 € | +48.6 % |
Markets | Riga Edit |
Tallinn Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.33 € | 4.32 € | -0.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.23 € | 1.09 € | -10.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.23 € | 0.90 € | -26.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.51 € | 2.54 € | +1.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.55 € | 4.51 € | -0.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.94 € | 3.33 € | +13.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.74 € | 6.14 € | +29.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.64 € | 0.74 € | +16.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.75 € | 0.59 € | -21.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.94 € | 0.98 € | +4.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.35 € | 1.15 € | -14.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.35 € | 0.38 € | +11.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.44 € | 0.45 € | +2.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.35 € | 1.64 € | +21.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.81 € | 1.02 € | +26.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 8.00 € | +14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.63 € | 1.59 € | -2.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.85 € | 2.01 € | +8.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 4.82 € | 5.45 € | +12.8 % |
Transportation | Riga Edit |
Tallinn Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.50 € | 2.00 € | +33.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 30.00 € | 30.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.50 € | 3.00 € | +20.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.61 € | 1.29 € | -20.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 11.00 € | 11.75 € | +6.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.33 € | 6.48 € | +2.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,750.00 € | 27,000.00 € | +9.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,786.67 € | 26,155.88 € | +5.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Riga Edit |
Tallinn Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 315.81 € | 277.26 € | -12.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 18.13 € | 17.13 € | -5.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 15.11 € | 26.03 € | +72.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Riga Edit |
Tallinn Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.71 € | 51.32 € | +17.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 23.62 € | 27.00 € | +14.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 € | 10.00 € | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Riga Edit |
Tallinn Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 462.11 € | 416.32 € | -9.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 11,750.00 € | 6,057.50 € | -48.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Riga Edit |
Tallinn Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 79.16 € | 78.81 € | -0.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 41.48 € | 32.31 € | -22.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 85.77 € | 81.04 € | -5.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 111.16 € | 93.00 € | -16.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Riga Edit |
Tallinn Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 498.51 € | 668.57 € | +34.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 335.59 € | 475.31 € | +41.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 882.61 € | 1,106.15 € | +25.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 574.00 € | 803.85 € | +40.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Riga Edit |
Tallinn Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 229.30 € | 393.38 € | +71.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 144.46 € | 271.06 € | +87.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Riga Edit |
Tallinn Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,152.27 € | 1,613.28 € | +40.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.55 | 4.95 | +8.8 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 248 | 224 |
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