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Seoul vs Tallinn

Tallinn runs about 22% cheaper than Seoul for this household, a difference of 508 USD a month.

Hangang Park
Seoul
$2,363/month · South Korea
Wpcpey · CC BY 4.0
A view of Raekoja plats, Tallinn, Estonia
Tallinn
$1,855/month · Estonia
Jorge Franganillo · CC BY 2.0
Seoul monthly
$2,363
Index 37 (NYC = 100)
Tallinn monthly
$1,855
Index 29 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-22%
Tallinn relative to Seoul
Rent gap
$100
Seoul costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

SeoulTallinn
  • Housing
    Housing: Seoul $900, Tallinn $800. Cheaper in Tallinn.
  • Food
    Food: Seoul $881, Tallinn $546. Cheaper in Tallinn.
  • Transport
    Transport: Seoul $100, Tallinn $104. Cheaper in Seoul.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Seoul $165, Tallinn $166. Cheaper in Seoul.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Seoul $16, Tallinn $23. Cheaper in Seoul.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Seoul $193, Tallinn $138. Cheaper in Tallinn.
  • Other
    Other: Seoul $108, 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

MetricSeoulTallinn
Cost
Total monthly cost2,363 USD1,855 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)3729✓
Housing900 USD800 USD✓
Utilities165 USD✓166 USD
Food881 USD546 USD✓
Transport100 USD✓104 USD
Healthcare16 USD✓23 USD
Lifestyle193 USD138 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,446 USD6,528 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate34.6%21.7%✓
Left over each month3,083 USD4,673 USD✓
Average local net salary2,500 USD✓1,600 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre900 USD800 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre2,000 USD1,450 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre13,000 USD3,400 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety86/100✓84/100
Healthcare88/100✓76/100
Air quality50/10088/100✓
Public transport96/100✓80/100
Walkability88/100✓84/100
English proficiency44/10080/100✓
Nightlife92/100✓70/100
Family friendliness80/10084/100✓
Median broadband220 Mbps✓190 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature13°C7°C✓
Summer high29°C22°C✓
Winter low-6°C-6°C
Sunshine hours per year2,060 h✓1,780 h
Annual rainfall1400 mm680 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access60 min20 min✓
CurrencyKRWEUR
Time zoneAsia/SeoulEurope/Tallinn

Tallinn runs about 22% cheaper than Seoul for this household, a difference of 508 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Seoul or Tallinn cheaper?

Tallinn runs about 22% cheaper than Seoul for this household, a difference of 508 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Tallinn compared with Seoul?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,446 a month in Seoul and $6,528 in Tallinn, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Seoul or Tallinn?

Seoul scores 86/100 on safety and 88/100 on healthcare; Tallinn scores 84 and 76. Seoul averages 13°C against 7°C in Tallinn.