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Tallinn vs Split

Split runs about 5% cheaper than Tallinn for this household, a difference of 88 USD a month.

A view of Raekoja plats, Tallinn, Estonia
Tallinn
$1,855/month · Estonia
Jorge Franganillo · CC BY 2.0
Croatia
Split
$1,767/month · Croatia
dronepicr · CC BY 2.0
Tallinn monthly
$1,855
Index 29 (NYC = 100)
Split monthly
$1,767
Index 28 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-5%
Split relative to Tallinn
Rent gap
$50
Tallinn costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

TallinnSplit
  • Housing
    Housing: Tallinn $800, Split $750. Cheaper in Split.
  • Food
    Food: Tallinn $546, Split $535. Cheaper in Split.
  • Transport
    Transport: Tallinn $104, Split $93. Cheaper in Split.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Tallinn $166, Split $175. Cheaper in Tallinn.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Tallinn $23, Split $23. Cheaper in Tallinn.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Tallinn $138, Split $116. Cheaper in Split.
  • Other
    Other: Tallinn $78, Split $75. Cheaper in Split.
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

MetricTallinnSplit
Cost
Total monthly cost1,855 USD1,767 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)2928✓
Housing800 USD750 USD✓
Utilities166 USD✓175 USD
Food546 USD535 USD✓
Transport104 USD93 USD✓
Healthcare23 USD✓23 USD
Lifestyle138 USD116 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr6,528 USD✓4,839 USD
Effective tax + social rate21.7%✓41.9%
Left over each month4,673 USD✓3,072 USD
Average local net salary1,600 USD✓1,150 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre800 USD750 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre1,450 USD1,350 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre3,400 USD✓3,800 USD
Quality of life
Safety84/10086/100✓
Healthcare76/100✓68/100
Air quality88/100✓80/100
Public transport80/100✓50/100
Walkability84/100✓80/100
English proficiency80/100✓68/100
Nightlife70/10074/100✓
Family friendliness84/100✓80/100
Median broadband190 Mbps✓90 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature7°C✓17°C
Summer high22°C✓30°C
Winter low-6°C5°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,780 h2,650 h✓
Annual rainfall680 mm✓780 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access20 min5 min✓
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/TallinnEurope/Zagreb

Split runs about 5% cheaper than Tallinn for this household, a difference of 88 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Tallinn or Split cheaper?

Split runs about 5% cheaper than Tallinn for this household, a difference of 88 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Split compared with Tallinn?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $6,528 a month in Tallinn and $4,839 in Split, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Tallinn or Split?

Tallinn scores 84/100 on safety and 76/100 on healthcare; Split scores 86 and 68. Tallinn averages 7°C against 17°C in Split.