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Tallinn vs Prague

Tallinn runs about 8% cheaper than Prague for this household, a difference of 150 USD a month.

A view of Raekoja plats, Tallinn, Estonia
Tallinn
$1,855/month · Estonia
Jorge Franganillo · CC BY 2.0
Skyscrapers in Prague in 2018 – from left: City Empiria, Corinthia Hotel, Panorama Hotel, City Tower and V Tower.
Prague
$2,005/month · Czechia
Jirka.h23 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Tallinn monthly
$1,855
Index 29 (NYC = 100)
Prague monthly
$2,005
Index 31 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+8%
Prague relative to Tallinn
Rent gap
$250
Prague costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

TallinnPrague
  • Housing
    Housing: Tallinn $800, Prague $1,050. Cheaper in Tallinn.
  • Food
    Food: Tallinn $546, Prague $453. Cheaper in Prague.
  • Transport
    Transport: Tallinn $104, Prague $80. Cheaper in Prague.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Tallinn $166, Prague $218. Cheaper in Tallinn.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Tallinn $23, Prague $20. Cheaper in Prague.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Tallinn $138, Prague $113. Cheaper in Prague.
  • Other
    Other: Tallinn $78, Prague $71. Cheaper in Prague.
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

MetricTallinnPrague
Cost
Total monthly cost1,855 USD✓2,005 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)29✓31
Housing800 USD✓1,050 USD
Utilities166 USD✓218 USD
Food546 USD453 USD✓
Transport104 USD80 USD✓
Healthcare23 USD20 USD✓
Lifestyle138 USD113 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr6,528 USD✓5,963 USD
Effective tax + social rate21.7%✓28.4%
Left over each month4,673 USD✓3,958 USD
Average local net salary1,600 USD1,600 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre800 USD✓1,050 USD
3-bed rent, city centre1,450 USD✓1,900 USD
Buy price per m², centre3,400 USD✓5,200 USD
Quality of life
Safety84/10084/100
Healthcare76/10080/100✓
Air quality88/100✓60/100
Public transport80/10094/100✓
Walkability84/10090/100✓
English proficiency80/100✓60/100
Nightlife70/10090/100✓
Family friendliness84/100✓80/100
Median broadband190 Mbps✓120 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature7°C✓10°C
Summer high22°C✓25°C
Winter low-6°C-3°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,780 h✓1,670 h
Annual rainfall680 mm530 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access20 min✓None nearby
CurrencyEURCZK
Time zoneEurope/TallinnEurope/Prague

Tallinn runs about 8% cheaper than Prague for this household, a difference of 150 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Tallinn or Prague cheaper?

Tallinn runs about 8% cheaper than Prague for this household, a difference of 150 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Prague compared with Tallinn?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $6,528 a month in Tallinn and $5,963 in Prague, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Tallinn or Prague?

Tallinn scores 84/100 on safety and 76/100 on healthcare; Prague scores 84 and 80. Tallinn averages 7°C against 10°C in Prague.