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Tallinn vs Bucharest

Bucharest runs about 28% cheaper than Tallinn for this household, a difference of 521 USD a month.

A view of Raekoja plats, Tallinn, Estonia
Tallinn
$1,855/month · Estonia
Jorge Franganillo · CC BY 2.0
Floreasca business district in Bucharest, Romania, as seen from Lake Herăstrău.
Bucharest
$1,334/month · Romania
Madalin Pentelie · CC0
Tallinn monthly
$1,855
Index 29 (NYC = 100)
Bucharest monthly
$1,334
Index 21 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-28%
Bucharest relative to Tallinn
Rent gap
$200
Tallinn costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

TallinnBucharest
  • Housing
    Housing: Tallinn $800, Bucharest $600. Cheaper in Bucharest.
  • Food
    Food: Tallinn $546, Bucharest $385. Cheaper in Bucharest.
  • Transport
    Transport: Tallinn $104, Bucharest $45. Cheaper in Bucharest.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Tallinn $166, Bucharest $134. Cheaper in Bucharest.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Tallinn $23, Bucharest $17. Cheaper in Bucharest.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Tallinn $138, Bucharest $99. Cheaper in Bucharest.
  • Other
    Other: Tallinn $78, Bucharest $54. Cheaper in Bucharest.
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

MetricTallinnBucharest
Cost
Total monthly cost1,855 USD1,334 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)2921✓
Housing800 USD600 USD✓
Utilities166 USD134 USD✓
Food546 USD385 USD✓
Transport104 USD45 USD✓
Healthcare23 USD17 USD✓
Lifestyle138 USD99 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr6,528 USD✓4,583 USD
Effective tax + social rate21.7%✓45.0%
Left over each month4,673 USD✓3,249 USD
Average local net salary1,600 USD✓1,200 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre800 USD600 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre1,450 USD1,100 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre3,400 USD2,400 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety84/100✓74/100
Healthcare76/100✓62/100
Air quality88/100✓46/100
Public transport80/100✓78/100
Walkability84/100✓72/100
English proficiency80/100✓60/100
Nightlife70/10086/100✓
Family friendliness84/100✓70/100
Median broadband190 Mbps260 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature7°C✓12°C
Summer high22°C✓30°C
Winter low-6°C-4°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,780 h2,120 h✓
Annual rainfall680 mm600 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access20 min✓None nearby
CurrencyEURRON
Time zoneEurope/TallinnEurope/Bucharest

Bucharest runs about 28% cheaper than Tallinn for this household, a difference of 521 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Tallinn or Bucharest cheaper?

Bucharest runs about 28% cheaper than Tallinn for this household, a difference of 521 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Bucharest compared with Tallinn?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $6,528 a month in Tallinn and $4,583 in Bucharest, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Tallinn or Bucharest?

Tallinn scores 84/100 on safety and 76/100 on healthcare; Bucharest scores 74 and 62. Tallinn averages 7°C against 12°C in Bucharest.