Cost of Living in Tallinn
Summary of cost of living in Tallinn, Estonia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,747.2$ (3,310.9€), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,098.1$ (970.2€), excluding rent.
- Tallinn is 28.6% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Tallinn is, on average, 68.7% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 16.98 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 84.88 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 11.32 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.22 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.22 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.21 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.85 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.39 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.65 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.29 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.28 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.80 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.96 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.07 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 10.49 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.01 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.67 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.22 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.71 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.61 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.42 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.02 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.08 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 10.19 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.89 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.49 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 6.56 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.26 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 33.95 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.79 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.57 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 16.98 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.19 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 31,520.07 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,040.43 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 326.48 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 19.73 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 35.02 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 58.38 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 33.36 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 13.58 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 546.21 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 7,711.70 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 106.81 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 45.81 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 102.41 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 138.90 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 799.12 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 583.55 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,421.52 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,046.03 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 484.55 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 326.83 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,827.16 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.22 |
Prices in Tallinn
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Last update: 20 May 2025
Last update: 20 May 2025
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
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