Capital city in Harju County, Estonia
Cost of living in Tallinn
How much a month costs in Tallinn
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,250–3,150 (€2,000–2,800).
Prices in Tallinn
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €900–1,500 | $1,010–1,690 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €600–900 | $675–1,010 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €15–30 | $17–34 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €70–130 | $79–146 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €7–12 | $7.9–13.5 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €15–28 | $17–32 |
| Cappuccino | €3–5 | $3.4–5.6 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €5–7 | $5.6–7.9 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €2–3 | $2.3–3.4 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €6–10 | $6.8–11.3 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | €15–25 | $17–28 |
| Gym membership (month) | €35–60 | $39–68 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €10–25 | $11–28 |
Value for money: 25/100
A value score of 25/100 means Tallinn gives more quality of life per dollar than 24% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 70/100. It's the 3rd most affordable of 3 places we cover in Estonia.
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Cost of living across Estonia
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Cheaper alternatives to Tallinn
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Tallinn?
About $1,240–1,690 on a lean budget, $2,250–3,150 for a comfortable month and $3,940–5,630 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Tallinn?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €900–1,500 ($1,010–1,690) a month in the center and €600–900 ($675–1,010) outside it.
How much does food cost in Tallinn?
A local meal is €7–12 ($7.9–13.5); a mid-range restaurant is €15–28 ($17–32) per person.
Is Estonia expensive?
Prices in Estonia are about 66% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Visit Tallinn
- Tallinn Airport
- Tallinn public transport
- North Estonia Medical Centre
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.