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Split vs Tallinn

Split runs about 5% cheaper than Tallinn for this household, a difference of 86 USD a month.

Croatia
Split
$1,754/month · Croatia
dronepicr · CC BY 2.0
A view of Raekoja plats, Tallinn, Estonia
Tallinn
$1,840/month · Estonia
Jorge Franganillo · CC BY 2.0
Split monthly
$1,754
Index 27 (NYC = 100)
Tallinn monthly
$1,840
Index 29 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+5%
Tallinn relative to Split
Rent gap
$50
Tallinn costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

SplitTallinn
  • Housing
    Housing: Split $750, Tallinn $800. Cheaper in Split.
  • Food
    Food: Split $535, Tallinn $546. Cheaper in Split.
  • Transport
    Transport: Split $93, Tallinn $104. Cheaper in Split.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Split $163, Tallinn $152. Cheaper in Tallinn.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Split $23, Tallinn $23. Cheaper in Tallinn.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Split $116, Tallinn $138. Cheaper in Split.
  • Other
    Other: Split $74, Tallinn $77. Cheaper in Split.
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

MetricSplitTallinn
Cost
Total monthly cost1,754 USD✓1,840 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)27✓29
Housing750 USD✓800 USD
Utilities163 USD152 USD✓
Food535 USD✓546 USD
Transport93 USD✓104 USD
Healthcare23 USD23 USD✓
Lifestyle116 USD✓138 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,839 USD6,528 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate41.9%21.7%✓
Left over each month3,085 USD4,688 USD✓
Average local net salary1,150 USD1,600 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre750 USD✓800 USD
3-bed rent, city centre1,350 USD✓1,450 USD
Buy price per m², centre3,800 USD3,400 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety86/100✓84/100
Healthcare68/10076/100✓
Air quality80/10088/100✓
Public transport50/10080/100✓
Walkability80/10084/100✓
English proficiency68/10080/100✓
Nightlife74/100✓70/100
Family friendliness80/10084/100✓
Median broadband90 Mbps190 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature17°C7°C✓
Summer high30°C22°C✓
Winter low5°C✓-6°C
Sunshine hours per year2,650 h✓1,780 h
Annual rainfall780 mm680 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access5 min✓20 min
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/ZagrebEurope/Tallinn

Split runs about 5% cheaper than Tallinn for this household, a difference of 86 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Split or Tallinn cheaper?

Split runs about 5% cheaper than Tallinn for this household, a difference of 86 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Tallinn compared with Split?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $4,839 a month in Split and $6,528 in Tallinn, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Split or Tallinn?

Split scores 86/100 on safety and 68/100 on healthcare; Tallinn scores 84 and 76. Split averages 17°C against 7°C in Tallinn.