Cost of living in Tallinn, Estonia

Summary of cost of living in Tallinn

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: €3,702
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: €1,823
  • Tallinn is the 2nd most expensive city in Eastern Europe (2 out of 16)
  • Cost of living in Tallinn is more expensive than in 54% of cities in the World (73 out of 157)
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List of prices in Tallinn
Current as of Nov 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district €18
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) €9
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast €4.15
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk €1.23
12 eggs, large €2.57
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes €3.57
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese €5.75
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples €2.31
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes €0.88
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket €1.52
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality €10
2 liters of coca-cola €2.06
Bread for 2 people for 1 day €0.88
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area €1,516
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area €873
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat €336
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area €800
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area €579
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio €217
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) €18
40” flat screen tv €314
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) €126
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) €10
Hourly rate for cleaning help €21
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) €94
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) €36
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) €94
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes €121
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new €28,953
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas €1.63
Monthly ticket public transport €30
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) €8
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) €8
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) €9
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) €56
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) €5.81
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) €3.74
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) €3.85
4 rolls of toilet paper €1.87
Tube of toothpaste €2.50
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city €26
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub €39
2 tickets to the movies €20
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) €78
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert €87
1 cocktail drink in downtown club €10
Cappuccino in expat area of the city €4.21
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) €4.41
Ipad wi-fi 128gb €554
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) €0.05
1 month of gym membership in business district €59
1 package of marlboro cigarettes €7
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 322 prices entered by 34 different people.
Latest price update: November 21, 2024

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Tallinn position in our World Ranking

the world
73rd
out of 157
eastern europe
2nd
out of 16

Cheapest and most expensive products in Tallinn compared to other cities:

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4th
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5th
eastern europe
1st
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1st
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1st
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