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Kraków vs Tallinn

Kraków runs about 12% cheaper than Tallinn for this household, a difference of 195 USD a month.

Kraków - Main Market Square
Kraków
$1,660/month · Poland
Andrzej Otrębski · CC BY-SA 4.0
A view of Raekoja plats, Tallinn, Estonia
Tallinn
$1,855/month · Estonia
Jorge Franganillo · CC BY 2.0
Kraków monthly
$1,660
Index 26 (NYC = 100)
Tallinn monthly
$1,855
Index 29 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+12%
Tallinn relative to Kraków
Rent gap
$0
Tallinn costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

KrakówTallinn
  • Housing
    Housing: Kraków $800, Tallinn $800. Cheaper in Kraków.
  • Food
    Food: Kraków $448, Tallinn $546. Cheaper in Kraków.
  • Transport
    Transport: Kraków $71, Tallinn $104. Cheaper in Kraków.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Kraków $155, Tallinn $166. Cheaper in Kraków.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Kraków $16, Tallinn $23. Cheaper in Kraków.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Kraków $106, Tallinn $138. Cheaper in Kraków.
  • Other
    Other: Kraków $64, Tallinn $78. Cheaper in Kraków.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricKrakówTallinn
Cost
Total monthly cost1,660 USD✓1,855 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)26✓29
Housing800 USD800 USD
Utilities155 USD✓166 USD
Food448 USD✓546 USD
Transport71 USD✓104 USD
Healthcare16 USD✓23 USD
Lifestyle106 USD✓138 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,360 USD6,528 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate47.7%21.7%✓
Left over each month2,700 USD4,673 USD✓
Average local net salary1,450 USD1,600 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre800 USD800 USD
3-bed rent, city centre1,450 USD1,450 USD
Buy price per m², centre2,900 USD✓3,400 USD
Quality of life
Safety82/10084/100✓
Healthcare74/10076/100✓
Air quality44/10088/100✓
Public transport80/10080/100
Walkability88/100✓84/100
English proficiency64/10080/100✓
Nightlife86/100✓70/100
Family friendliness82/10084/100✓
Median broadband175 Mbps190 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature9°C7°C✓
Summer high26°C22°C✓
Winter low-5°C✓-6°C
Sunshine hours per year1,600 h1,780 h✓
Annual rainfall680 mm680 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach accessNone nearby20 min✓
CurrencyPLNEUR
Time zoneEurope/WarsawEurope/Tallinn

Kraków runs about 12% cheaper than Tallinn for this household, a difference of 195 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Kraków or Tallinn cheaper?

Kraków runs about 12% cheaper than Tallinn for this household, a difference of 195 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Tallinn compared with Kraków?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $4,360 a month in Kraków and $6,528 in Tallinn, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Kraków or Tallinn?

Kraków scores 82/100 on safety and 74/100 on healthcare; Tallinn scores 84 and 76. Kraków averages 9°C against 7°C in Tallinn.