✦ Cost of living
Tallinn
Tallinn, Estonia
US = 100
In plain terms: Tallinn is about 24% cheaper than a typical US city. A one-bedroom in the centre runs around $800/month.
▤ Category breakdown
Index vs the US average — the line marks 100. Lower is cheaper.
- Housing75−25%
- Food & groceries78−22%
- Transport55−45%
- Utilities105+5%
- Healthcare65−35%
- Goods & services80−20%
About
“Silicon Valley of Europe”
A chocolate-box medieval old town wrapped around the most digital society on earth — home of e-Residency and the original nomad visa. Superb connectivity and safety, offset by long, dark northern winters.
- Currency
- Euro · EUR
- Languages
- Estonian
- Coordinates
- 59.44, 24.75
- Emergency
- 112
What things cost
Housing
Taxes
22%
Income tax
flat
22%
VAT / sales
20%
Corporate
$1,500
Avg net salary
per month
Flat rate; rose to 22% in 2025.
Estonian-style corporate tax — levied only on distributed profit.
Visas & residency
Pioneer of the Digital Nomad Visa and e-Residency; a simple, digital-first system.
✈ Schengen 90/180 for many passports.
The original DNV (2020); remote workers, €4,500/mo.
Run an EU company remotely — not a residence permit.
Permanent residence after ~5 yrs. Citizenship after ~8 yrs.
Quality of life
Safety
78/100
Healthcare
72/100
Pollution
30/100
Internet
200 Mbps
Jan avg
-4 °C
Jul avg
+17 °C
Sunny days
180/yr
Walkability
78/100
Public transit
78/100
Family-friendly
72/100
Living there
- English spoken
- High
- Expat community
- Medium
- Coworking spaces
- 25
- Tap water
- Safe to drink
Popular areas
Relocation & documents
Where to look
Updated: 2026-08-14 · Sources: Cost/quality survey (placeholder) · Economy: World Bank Open Data (GDP per capita, life expectancy, inflation) · Taxes: national tax authority / OECD (headline figures)
? Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to live in Tallinn, EE?
Tallinn, EE's cost-of-living index is 76 (US average = 100) — about 24% cheaper than a typical US city. A one-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around $800 per month.
What are the average living costs in Tallinn, EE?
Living costs in Tallinn, EE are about 24% cheaper than the US average — its cost-of-living index is 76 (US = 100). Monthly living expenses scale with that, and housing is the biggest line: a one-bedroom in the centre runs around $800. See the category breakdown above for where the money goes.
What is the average rent in Tallinn, EE?
A one-bedroom in the city centre averages about $800 per month, and around $600 outside the centre.
What taxes would I pay in Estonia?
Estonia has a top income-tax rate of 22% and a VAT or sales tax of 22%. See the taxes section above for the full breakdown.
What is the weather like in Tallinn, EE?
Tallinn, EE averages around -4 °C in January and +17 °C in July, with roughly 180 sunny days a year.
Is Tallinn, EE safe?
Tallinn, EE scores 78 out of 100 on our safety index, where higher means safer.
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Estimates use approximate cost-of-living indices (US average = 100) and are for general guidance only.