Cheapest priced cityTartu$1,329 essentials/mo
Priciest priced cityTallinn$1,535 essentials/mo
Average 1-bed outside centre$526across 2 priced cities
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City-by-city monthly costs
Essentials are sourced rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining, and local transport. They are not a full lifestyle budget.
| City | Essentials | 1-bed outside | 1-bed centre | Groceries | Dining | Utilities | Transport | Avg salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tartu | $1,329 | $445 | $653 | $145 | $372 | $335 | $32 | $1,983 |
| Tallinn | $1,535 | $606 | $817 | $146 | $398 | $350 | $35 | $2,224 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
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