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Warsaw vs Tallinn

Warsaw and Tallinn cost within a few percent of each other for this household — decide on everything except money.

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

Where the gap actually is

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

MetricWarsawTallinn
Cost
Total monthly cost1,930 USD1,855 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)3029✓
Housing1,000 USD800 USD✓
Utilities168 USD166 USD✓
Food485 USD✓546 USD
Transport77 USD✓104 USD
Healthcare18 USD✓23 USD
Lifestyle114 USD✓138 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,360 USD6,528 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate47.7%21.7%✓
Left over each month2,430 USD4,673 USD✓
Average local net salary1,500 USD1,600 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,000 USD800 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre1,800 USD1,450 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre3,200 USD✓3,400 USD
Quality of life
Safety80/10084/100✓
Healthcare74/10076/100✓
Air quality58/10088/100✓
Public transport88/100✓80/100
Walkability84/10084/100
English proficiency66/10080/100✓
Nightlife84/100✓70/100
Family friendliness80/10084/100✓
Median broadband180 Mbps190 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature9°C7°C✓
Summer high25°C22°C✓
Winter low-4°C✓-6°C
Sunshine hours per year1,670 h1,780 h✓
Annual rainfall530 mm✓680 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach accessNone nearby20 min✓
CurrencyPLNEUR
Time zoneEurope/WarsawEurope/Tallinn

Warsaw and Tallinn cost within a few percent of each other for this household — decide on everything except money.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Warsaw or Tallinn cheaper?

Warsaw and Tallinn cost within a few percent of each other for this household — decide on everything except money.

What salary do you need in Tallinn compared with Warsaw?

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

Which has better quality of life, Warsaw or Tallinn?

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