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Tallinn vs Warsaw

Tallinn runs about 4% cheaper than Warsaw for this household, a difference of 75 USD a month.

A view of Raekoja plats, Tallinn, Estonia
Tallinn
$1,855/month · Estonia
Jorge Franganillo · CC BY 2.0
Aleja Rzeczypospolitej w Warszawie, widok od południa, na pierwszym planie Świątynia Opatrzności Bożej.
Warsaw
$1,930/month · Poland
Emptywords · CC BY-SA 4.0
Tallinn monthly
$1,855
Index 29 (NYC = 100)
Warsaw monthly
$1,930
Index 30 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+4%
Warsaw relative to Tallinn
Rent gap
$200
Warsaw costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

TallinnWarsaw
  • Housing
    Housing: Tallinn $800, Warsaw $1,000. Cheaper in Tallinn.
  • Food
    Food: Tallinn $546, Warsaw $485. Cheaper in Warsaw.
  • Transport
    Transport: Tallinn $104, Warsaw $77. Cheaper in Warsaw.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Tallinn $166, Warsaw $168. Cheaper in Tallinn.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Tallinn $23, Warsaw $18. Cheaper in Warsaw.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Tallinn $138, Warsaw $114. Cheaper in Warsaw.
  • Other
    Other: Tallinn $78, Warsaw $69. Cheaper in Warsaw.
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

MetricTallinnWarsaw
Cost
Total monthly cost1,855 USD✓1,930 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)29✓30
Housing800 USD✓1,000 USD
Utilities166 USD✓168 USD
Food546 USD485 USD✓
Transport104 USD77 USD✓
Healthcare23 USD18 USD✓
Lifestyle138 USD114 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✓2,430 USD
Average local net salary1,600 USD✓1,500 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre800 USD✓1,000 USD
3-bed rent, city centre1,450 USD✓1,800 USD
Buy price per m², centre3,400 USD3,200 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety84/100✓80/100
Healthcare76/100✓74/100
Air quality88/100✓58/100
Public transport80/10088/100✓
Walkability84/10084/100
English proficiency80/100✓66/100
Nightlife70/10084/100✓
Family friendliness84/100✓80/100
Median broadband190 Mbps✓180 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature7°C✓9°C
Summer high22°C✓25°C
Winter low-6°C-4°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,780 h✓1,670 h
Annual rainfall680 mm530 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach access20 min✓None nearby
CurrencyEURPLN
Time zoneEurope/TallinnEurope/Warsaw

Tallinn runs about 4% cheaper than Warsaw for this household, a difference of 75 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Tallinn or Warsaw cheaper?

Tallinn runs about 4% cheaper than Warsaw for this household, a difference of 75 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Warsaw compared with Tallinn?

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

Which has better quality of life, Tallinn or Warsaw?

Tallinn scores 84/100 on safety and 76/100 on healthcare; Warsaw scores 80 and 74. Tallinn averages 7°C against 9°C in Warsaw.