Tallinn is the most expensive of Estonia's 2 priced cities — $1,535 a month in essentials, 16% above Tartu at $1,329. The average net salary of $2,224 covers that 1.4×. 102.5 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at omavalitsus level. PM2.5 averages 6 µg/m³ a year, 1× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages -2°C, Jul 18°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $606 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $817 |
| Groceries | $146 |
| Dining out | $398 |
| Utilities | $350 |
| Local transport | $35 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,535 |
| Avg net salary | $2,224 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,031 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,547 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Tallinn, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $17.29 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $92.20 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $11.53 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $4.53 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $6.92 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $6.92 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.97 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $2.23 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.21 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.58 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $3.08 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.18 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $12.38 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $9.71 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.44 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.55 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $3.20 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.92 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.87 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.99 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $2.31 |
| Monthly transit pass | $34.58 |
| Taxi start | $4.61 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.21 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.93 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $317.24 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $32.84 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $17.89 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $49.01 |
| Cinema, one seat | $13.83 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Tallinn has 102.5 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (omavalitsus level). That is the 6th-highest of 7 Estonia cities we track. Estonia's national figure is 108.2, so Tallinn runs 6 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -2.3°C | -7.6°C | 88% | 86% | 49 mm |
| Feb | -1.3°C | -6.5°C | 86% | 79% | 44 mm |
| Mar | 0.8°C | -4.1°C | 79% | 66% | 36 mm |
| Apr | 4.7°C | 0.4°C | 74% | 58% | 41 mm |
| May | 10.5°C | 7.4°C | 68% | 49% | 39 mm |
| Jun | 15.8°C | 14°C | 72% | 50% | 57 mm |
| Jul | 17.7°C | 16.9°C | 77% | 58% | 76 mm |
| Aug | 17.4°C | 16.5°C | 79% | 61% | 89 mm |
| Sep | 13.2°C | 11.1°C | 82% | 67% | 68 mm |
| Oct | 7.7°C | 3.9°C | 84% | 74% | 70 mm |
| Nov | 3.6°C | -0.8°C | 88% | 85% | 56 mm |
| Dec | 0.2°C | -4.7°C | 88% | 85% | 51 mm |
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