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Tallinn vs Kraków

Kraków runs about 11% cheaper than Tallinn for this household, a difference of 195 USD a month.

A view of Raekoja plats, Tallinn, Estonia
Tallinn
$1,855/month · Estonia
Jorge Franganillo · CC BY 2.0
Kraków - Main Market Square
Kraków
$1,660/month · Poland
Andrzej Otrębski · CC BY-SA 4.0
Tallinn monthly
$1,855
Index 29 (NYC = 100)
Kraków monthly
$1,660
Index 26 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-11%
Kraków relative to Tallinn
Rent gap
$0
Kraków costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

TallinnKraków
  • Housing
    Housing: Tallinn $800, Kraków $800. Cheaper in Tallinn.
  • Food
    Food: Tallinn $546, Kraków $448. Cheaper in Kraków.
  • Transport
    Transport: Tallinn $104, Kraków $71. Cheaper in Kraków.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Tallinn $166, Kraków $155. Cheaper in Kraków.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Tallinn $23, Kraków $16. Cheaper in Kraków.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Tallinn $138, Kraków $106. Cheaper in Kraków.
  • Other
    Other: Tallinn $78, Kraków $64. Cheaper in Kraków.
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

MetricTallinnKraków
Cost
Total monthly cost1,855 USD1,660 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)2926✓
Housing800 USD800 USD
Utilities166 USD155 USD✓
Food546 USD448 USD✓
Transport104 USD71 USD✓
Healthcare23 USD16 USD✓
Lifestyle138 USD106 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr6,528 USD✓4,360 USD
Effective tax + social rate21.7%✓47.7%
Left over each month4,673 USD✓2,700 USD
Average local net salary1,600 USD✓1,450 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre800 USD800 USD
3-bed rent, city centre1,450 USD1,450 USD
Buy price per m², centre3,400 USD2,900 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety84/100✓82/100
Healthcare76/100✓74/100
Air quality88/100✓44/100
Public transport80/10080/100
Walkability84/10088/100✓
English proficiency80/100✓64/100
Nightlife70/10086/100✓
Family friendliness84/100✓82/100
Median broadband190 Mbps✓175 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature7°C✓9°C
Summer high22°C✓26°C
Winter low-6°C-5°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,780 h✓1,600 h
Annual rainfall680 mm680 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach access20 min✓None nearby
CurrencyEURPLN
Time zoneEurope/TallinnEurope/Warsaw

Kraków runs about 11% cheaper than Tallinn for this household, a difference of 195 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Tallinn or Kraków cheaper?

Kraków runs about 11% cheaper than Tallinn for this household, a difference of 195 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Kraków compared with Tallinn?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $6,528 a month in Tallinn and $4,360 in Kraków, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Tallinn or Kraków?

Tallinn scores 84/100 on safety and 76/100 on healthcare; Kraków scores 82 and 74. Tallinn averages 7°C against 9°C in Kraków.