Estonia (EE)
Estonia is a small but extraordinarily forward-thinking Baltic nation and EU/NATO member, celebrated worldwide as the most digitally advanced country on earth.
Capital: Tallinn
Region: Europe
Language: Estonian
Currency: EUR (€)
Cost of living: Affordable (index 55)
Emergency: 112
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Cost of Living
Real prices in Estonia — 2026 data in EUR.
55
Cost of living index
(100 = NYC reference)
Affordable compared to most Western countries. Good value for the quality of life offered.
Rent
1-bedroom apartment, city centre (Kesklinn/Kalamaja) €700–1,100/month
1-bedroom apartment, outer districts (Lasnamäe/Mustamäe) €500–750/month
2-bedroom apartment, city centre €1,000–1,600/month
2-bedroom apartment, outer districts €700–1,100/month
Shared room, Tallinn €300–500/month
1-bedroom apartment, Tartu €450–700/month
1-bedroom apartment, Pärnu €350–550/month
Studio/room in student halls (Tartu) €150–300/month
Utilities
District heating (kaugküte), winter (Nov–Mar) €100–200/month
District heating, summer (Apr–Oct) €10–30/month
Electricity (elekter) €40–80/month
Water and sewage (vesi ja kanalisatsioon) €20–35/month
Building management fee (haldusteenus) €40–80/month
Internet (100 Mbps fibre) €12–20/month
Mobile phone (unlimited calls + 20GB data) €10–20/month
Food & Groceries
Estonian rye bread (leib, 800g) €1.20–2.00
Milk (1 litre, local) €0.85–1.10
Eggs (12 pack) €2.50–3.50
Butter (200g local) €2.00–3.00
Chicken breast (1 kg) €6–9
Pork (1 kg) €5–8
Salmon (1 kg fresh) €12–18
Potatoes (2 kg bag) €1.50–2.50
Tomatoes (1 kg) €2.00–3.50
Rice (1 kg) €1.50–2.50
Beer (0.5L local Saku/A. Le Coq, supermarket) €0.90–1.30
Bottle of wine (Rimi mid-range) €5–12
Monthly grocery bill (couple) €300–500
Dining Out
Lunch special (päevapakkumine) €6–10
Restaurant meal (main course, mid-range) €12–20
Three-course dinner, mid-range restaurant (2 people) €40–70
Fine dining (per person) €60–120
Pizza/pasta (casual restaurant) €9–16
Kebab/street food €4–7
Coffee (espresso, café) €2.50–4.00
Beer (0.5L, bar) €3.50–5.50
Cocktail €8–14
Transport
Tallinn public transport (single trip, non-resident) €2.00
Tallinn resident transport pass (monthly) €0 (free for registered residents)
Bolt/Uber (central Tallinn, short trip) €4–8
Elron train Tallinn–Tartu (one way) €8–15 (advance/normal)
Petrol (95E, per litre) €1.50–1.70
Monthly car parking, Tallinn centre €60–150
Tallinn Airport to city centre (Bolt) €8–15
Health & Insurance
GP visit (insured patient) €0–5 (co-pay)
Specialist visit (insured, referral) €0–5 (co-pay)
Dental check-up (private, uninsured) €30–60
Dental filling (private) €40–100
Prescription co-payment (typical) €1–10
Optician eye test €15–30
Glasses (basic frames + lenses) €50–200
Private GP visit (without insurance) €50–80
Leisure
Gym membership (monthly, Tallinn) €20–50
Cinema ticket €7–12
Theatre ticket €10–35
Swimming pool (single entry) €5–8
Bowling (per person per game) €5–8
Hiking trail entry (most parks) €0 (free)
Museum entry (Tallinn major museums) €5–12
Tallinn Card (tourist 24h pass) €25–35
Haircut (men, barber) €10–20
Haircut and styling (women) €25–60
Childcare
Lasteaed (public municipal kindergarten, Tallinn, income-based) €0–80/month
Private lasteaed (Tallinn) €300–700/month
International School of Estonia (annual fees) €8,000–16,000
State school Free
Babysitter / nanny (per hour) €5–10
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