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Taipei vs Tallinn

Taipei runs about 6% cheaper than Tallinn for this household, a difference of 108 USD a month.

View of the North Gate of Taipei City from the northwest
Taipei
$1,747/month · Taiwan
Bahnfrend · CC BY-SA 4.0
A view of Raekoja plats, Tallinn, Estonia
Tallinn
$1,855/month · Estonia
Jorge Franganillo · CC BY 2.0
Taipei monthly
$1,747
Index 27 (NYC = 100)
Tallinn monthly
$1,855
Index 29 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+6%
Tallinn relative to Taipei
Rent gap
$50
Taipei costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

TaipeiTallinn
  • Housing
    Housing: Taipei $850, Tallinn $800. Cheaper in Tallinn.
  • Food
    Food: Taipei $533, Tallinn $546. Cheaper in Taipei.
  • Transport
    Transport: Taipei $91, Tallinn $104. Cheaper in Taipei.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Taipei $88, Tallinn $166. Cheaper in Taipei.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Taipei $12, Tallinn $23. Cheaper in Taipei.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Taipei $107, Tallinn $138. Cheaper in Taipei.
  • Other
    Other: Taipei $66, Tallinn $78. Cheaper in Taipei.
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

MetricTaipeiTallinn
Cost
Total monthly cost1,747 USD✓1,855 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)27✓29
Housing850 USD800 USD✓
Utilities88 USD✓166 USD
Food533 USD✓546 USD
Transport91 USD✓104 USD
Healthcare12 USD✓23 USD
Lifestyle107 USD✓138 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr6,797 USD✓6,528 USD
Effective tax + social rate18.4%✓21.7%
Left over each month5,050 USD✓4,673 USD
Average local net salary1,800 USD✓1,600 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre850 USD800 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre1,700 USD1,450 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre9,500 USD3,400 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety88/100✓84/100
Healthcare86/100✓76/100
Air quality58/10088/100✓
Public transport92/100✓80/100
Walkability84/10084/100
English proficiency44/10080/100✓
Nightlife80/100✓70/100
Family friendliness82/10084/100✓
Median broadband180 Mbps190 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature23°C7°C✓
Summer high34°C22°C✓
Winter low14°C✓-6°C
Sunshine hours per year1,400 h1,780 h✓
Annual rainfall2400 mm680 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access40 min20 min✓
CurrencyTWDEUR
Time zoneAsia/TaipeiEurope/Tallinn

Taipei runs about 6% cheaper than Tallinn for this household, a difference of 108 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Taipei or Tallinn cheaper?

Taipei runs about 6% cheaper than Tallinn for this household, a difference of 108 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Tallinn compared with Taipei?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $6,797 a month in Taipei and $6,528 in Tallinn, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Taipei or Tallinn?

Taipei scores 88/100 on safety and 86/100 on healthcare; Tallinn scores 84 and 76. Taipei averages 23°C against 7°C in Tallinn.