Estonia
A beautifully preserved medieval Baltic capital with a thriving digital society, cobblestoned old town, and a cutting-edge startup ecosystem. Estonia's surprising gem.
#116 of 250
8% below average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 1 333
Based on NYC = 100 index
Tallinn is the 116. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 1 333 for one adult.
Most of that goes on utilities, which runs 116% above the median city and adds $ 151 a month: basic utilities (85m2 apt) $ 242, mobile plan (10gb+) $ 11.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is healthcare, 77% below the median: doctor visit (15 min) $ 6, cold medicine (6 days) $ 4. You also get off lightly on housing.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
40 prices on this page come from live scrapers (7 sources, observed October 12, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Tallinn, Estonia. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/tallinn. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (city-wide) | 444.21 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Baltic Property Portals |
| 3BR Apartment (city-wide) | 793.43 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Baltic Property Portals |
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 10.65 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Barbora |
| Pork (1kg) | 6.66 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Barbora |
| Beef (1kg) | 20.71 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Barbora |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 18.63 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Barbora |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 14.11 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Barbora |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.11 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Barbora |
| Yogurt (150g) | 0.50 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Barbora |
| Cheese (1kg) | 13.17 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Barbora |
| Butter (200g) | 2.09 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Barbora |
| Eggs (12) | 3.76 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Barbora |
| Bread (500g) | 1.39 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Barbora |
| Bread Roll (1pc) | 0.17 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Barbora |
| Pasta (500g) | 1.51 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Barbora |
| Rice (1kg) | 2.43 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Barbora |
| Oats (500g) | 1.09 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Barbora |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 1.11 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Barbora |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 3.35 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Barbora |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 3.46 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Barbora |
| Carrots (1kg) | 0.52 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Barbora |
| Onions (1kg) | 1.00 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Barbora |
| Garlic (1kg) | 5.59 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Barbora |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.76 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Barbora |
| Apples (1kg) | 1.84 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Barbora |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.44 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Barbora |
| Oranges (1kg) | 2.23 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Barbora |
| Lentils (1kg) | 5.58 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Barbora |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 1.37 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Barbora |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 3.80 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Barbora |
| Flour (1kg) | 1.12 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Barbora |
| Sugar (1kg) | 1.75 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Barbora |
| Coffee (250g) | 6.01 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Barbora |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 0.87 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Barbora |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 2.93 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Barbora |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 2.17 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | EU Weekly Oil Bulletin |
| Basic Utilities (85m2 Apt) | 242.03 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Eurostat Energy Prices |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 53.56 / month | 2 | 2026-10-13 | European Entertainment Chains, Gym Chains |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 89.32 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 78.11 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
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