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Prague vs Tallinn

Tallinn runs about 7% cheaper than Prague for this household, a difference of 147 USD a month.

Skyscrapers in Prague in 2018 – from left: City Empiria, Corinthia Hotel, Panorama Hotel, City Tower and V Tower.
Prague
$1,987/month · Czechia
Jirka.h23 · CC BY-SA 4.0
A view of Raekoja plats, Tallinn, Estonia
Tallinn
$1,840/month · Estonia
Jorge Franganillo · CC BY 2.0
Prague monthly
$1,987
Index 31 (NYC = 100)
Tallinn monthly
$1,840
Index 29 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-7%
Tallinn relative to Prague
Rent gap
$250
Prague costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

PragueTallinn
  • Housing
    Housing: Prague $1,050, Tallinn $800. Cheaper in Tallinn.
  • Food
    Food: Prague $453, Tallinn $546. Cheaper in Prague.
  • Transport
    Transport: Prague $80, Tallinn $104. Cheaper in Prague.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Prague $201, Tallinn $152. Cheaper in Tallinn.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Prague $20, Tallinn $23. Cheaper in Prague.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Prague $113, Tallinn $138. Cheaper in Prague.
  • Other
    Other: Prague $69, Tallinn $77. Cheaper in Prague.
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

MetricPragueTallinn
Cost
Total monthly cost1,987 USD1,840 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)3129✓
Housing1,050 USD800 USD✓
Utilities201 USD152 USD✓
Food453 USD✓546 USD
Transport80 USD✓104 USD
Healthcare20 USD✓23 USD
Lifestyle113 USD✓138 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,963 USD6,528 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate28.4%21.7%✓
Left over each month3,977 USD4,688 USD✓
Average local net salary1,600 USD1,600 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,050 USD800 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre1,900 USD1,450 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre5,200 USD3,400 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety84/10084/100
Healthcare80/100✓76/100
Air quality60/10088/100✓
Public transport94/100✓80/100
Walkability90/100✓84/100
English proficiency60/10080/100✓
Nightlife90/100✓70/100
Family friendliness80/10084/100✓
Median broadband120 Mbps190 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature10°C7°C✓
Summer high25°C22°C✓
Winter low-3°C✓-6°C
Sunshine hours per year1,670 h1,780 h✓
Annual rainfall530 mm✓680 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach accessNone nearby20 min✓
CurrencyCZKEUR
Time zoneEurope/PragueEurope/Tallinn

Tallinn runs about 7% cheaper than Prague for this household, a difference of 147 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Prague or Tallinn cheaper?

Tallinn runs about 7% cheaper than Prague for this household, a difference of 147 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Tallinn compared with Prague?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,963 a month in Prague and $6,528 in Tallinn, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Prague or Tallinn?

Prague scores 84/100 on safety and 80/100 on healthcare; Tallinn scores 84 and 76. Prague averages 10°C against 7°C in Tallinn.