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Tallinn vs London

Tallinn runs about 118% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,195 USD a month.

A view of Raekoja plats, Tallinn, Estonia
Tallinn
$1,855/month · Estonia
Jorge Franganillo · CC BY 2.0
Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge as seen from the south bank of the River Thames.
London
$4,050/month · United Kingdom
Terry Ott from Washington, DC Metro Area, United States of America · CC BY 2.0
Tallinn monthly
$1,855
Index 29 (NYC = 100)
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+118%
London relative to Tallinn
Rent gap
$1,800
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

TallinnLondon
  • Housing
    Housing: Tallinn $800, London $2,600. Cheaper in Tallinn.
  • Food
    Food: Tallinn $546, London $617. Cheaper in Tallinn.
  • Transport
    Transport: Tallinn $104, London $282. Cheaper in Tallinn.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Tallinn $166, London $267. Cheaper in Tallinn.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Tallinn $23, London $8.03. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Tallinn $138, London $169. Cheaper in Tallinn.
  • Other
    Other: Tallinn $78, London $107. Cheaper in Tallinn.
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

MetricTallinnLondon
Cost
Total monthly cost1,855 USD✓4,050 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)29✓63
Housing800 USD✓2,600 USD
Utilities166 USD✓267 USD
Food546 USD✓617 USD
Transport104 USD✓282 USD
Healthcare23 USD8 USD✓
Lifestyle138 USD✓169 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr6,528 USD✓5,953 USD
Effective tax + social rate21.7%✓28.6%
Left over each month4,673 USD✓1,902 USD
Average local net salary1,600 USD3,600 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre800 USD✓2,600 USD
3-bed rent, city centre1,450 USD✓5,200 USD
Buy price per m², centre3,400 USD✓15,000 USD
Quality of life
Safety84/100✓66/100
Healthcare76/10084/100✓
Air quality88/100✓60/100
Public transport80/10092/100✓
Walkability84/10090/100✓
English proficiency80/100100/100✓
Nightlife70/10094/100✓
Family friendliness84/100✓72/100
Median broadband190 Mbps✓90 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature7°C✓12°C
Summer high22°C✓23°C
Winter low-6°C3°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,780 h✓1,480 h
Annual rainfall680 mm600 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach access20 min✓90 min
CurrencyEURGBP
Time zoneEurope/TallinnEurope/London

Tallinn runs about 118% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,195 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Tallinn or London cheaper?

Tallinn runs about 118% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,195 USD a month.

What salary do you need in London compared with Tallinn?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $6,528 a month in Tallinn and $5,953 in London, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Tallinn or London?

Tallinn scores 84/100 on safety and 76/100 on healthcare; London scores 66 and 84. Tallinn averages 7°C against 12°C in London.