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Tallinn vs Budapest

Budapest runs about 17% cheaper than Tallinn for this household, a difference of 322 USD a month.

A view of Raekoja plats, Tallinn, Estonia
Tallinn
$1,855/month · Estonia
Jorge Franganillo · CC BY 2.0
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Budapest
$1,533/month · Hungary
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Tallinn monthly
$1,855
Index 29 (NYC = 100)
Budapest monthly
$1,533
Index 24 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-17%
Budapest relative to Tallinn
Rent gap
$150
Tallinn costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

TallinnBudapest
  • Housing
    Housing: Tallinn $800, Budapest $650. Cheaper in Budapest.
  • Food
    Food: Tallinn $546, Budapest $459. Cheaper in Budapest.
  • Transport
    Transport: Tallinn $104, Budapest $66. Cheaper in Budapest.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Tallinn $166, Budapest $177. Cheaper in Tallinn.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Tallinn $23, Budapest $17. Cheaper in Budapest.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Tallinn $138, Budapest $99. Cheaper in Budapest.
  • Other
    Other: Tallinn $78, Budapest $65. Cheaper in Budapest.
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

MetricTallinnBudapest
Cost
Total monthly cost1,855 USD1,533 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)2924✓
Housing800 USD650 USD✓
Utilities166 USD✓177 USD
Food546 USD459 USD✓
Transport104 USD66 USD✓
Healthcare23 USD17 USD✓
Lifestyle138 USD99 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr6,528 USD✓5,542 USD
Effective tax + social rate21.7%✓33.5%
Left over each month4,673 USD✓4,009 USD
Average local net salary1,600 USD✓1,150 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre800 USD650 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre1,450 USD1,200 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre3,400 USD2,600 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety84/100✓76/100
Healthcare76/100✓68/100
Air quality88/100✓54/100
Public transport80/10090/100✓
Walkability84/10086/100✓
English proficiency80/100✓52/100
Nightlife70/10092/100✓
Family friendliness84/100✓74/100
Median broadband190 Mbps✓180 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature7°C✓12°C
Summer high22°C✓28°C
Winter low-6°C-2°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,780 h1,990 h✓
Annual rainfall680 mm600 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access20 min✓None nearby
CurrencyEURHUF
Time zoneEurope/TallinnEurope/Budapest

Budapest runs about 17% cheaper than Tallinn for this household, a difference of 322 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Tallinn or Budapest cheaper?

Budapest runs about 17% cheaper than Tallinn for this household, a difference of 322 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Budapest compared with Tallinn?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $6,528 a month in Tallinn and $5,542 in Budapest, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Tallinn or Budapest?

Tallinn scores 84/100 on safety and 76/100 on healthcare; Budapest scores 76 and 68. Tallinn averages 7°C against 12°C in Budapest.