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London vs Tallinn

Tallinn runs about 54% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,195 USD a month.

Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge as seen from the south bank of the River Thames.
London
$4,050/month · United Kingdom
Terry Ott from Washington, DC Metro Area, United States of America · CC BY 2.0
A view of Raekoja plats, Tallinn, Estonia
Tallinn
$1,855/month · Estonia
Jorge Franganillo · CC BY 2.0
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Tallinn monthly
$1,855
Index 29 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-54%
Tallinn relative to London
Rent gap
$1,800
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

LondonTallinn
  • Housing
    Housing: London $2,600, Tallinn $800. Cheaper in Tallinn.
  • Food
    Food: London $617, Tallinn $546. Cheaper in Tallinn.
  • Transport
    Transport: London $282, Tallinn $104. Cheaper in Tallinn.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: London $267, Tallinn $166. Cheaper in Tallinn.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: London $8.03, Tallinn $23. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: London $169, Tallinn $138. Cheaper in Tallinn.
  • Other
    Other: London $107, Tallinn $78. Cheaper in Tallinn.
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

MetricLondonTallinn
Cost
Total monthly cost4,050 USD1,855 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)6329✓
Housing2,600 USD800 USD✓
Utilities267 USD166 USD✓
Food617 USD546 USD✓
Transport282 USD104 USD✓
Healthcare8 USD✓23 USD
Lifestyle169 USD138 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,953 USD6,528 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate28.6%21.7%✓
Left over each month1,902 USD4,673 USD✓
Average local net salary3,600 USD✓1,600 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD800 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre5,200 USD1,450 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre15,000 USD3,400 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety66/10084/100✓
Healthcare84/100✓76/100
Air quality60/10088/100✓
Public transport92/100✓80/100
Walkability90/100✓84/100
English proficiency100/100✓80/100
Nightlife94/100✓70/100
Family friendliness72/10084/100✓
Median broadband90 Mbps190 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature12°C7°C✓
Summer high23°C22°C✓
Winter low3°C✓-6°C
Sunshine hours per year1,480 h1,780 h✓
Annual rainfall600 mm✓680 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach access90 min20 min✓
CurrencyGBPEUR
Time zoneEurope/LondonEurope/Tallinn

Tallinn runs about 54% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,195 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is London or Tallinn cheaper?

Tallinn runs about 54% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,195 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Tallinn compared with London?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,953 a month in London and $6,528 in Tallinn, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, London or Tallinn?

London scores 66/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Tallinn scores 84 and 76. London averages 12°C against 7°C in Tallinn.