Tallinn vs Edinburgh Cost of Living
Tallinn (Estonia) · Overall index 45.7 — Edinburgh (United Kingdom) · Overall index 59.0
Summary
- Overall, Edinburgh is 29% more expensive than Tallinn.
- Rent in Edinburgh is 47% more expensive than in Tallinn.
- Dining out in Edinburgh is 29% more expensive than in Tallinn.
| Item | Tallinn | Edinburgh | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +47% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $965 | $1,443 | +50% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $658 | $1,162 | +77% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,320 | $2,865 | +23% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,263 | $1,811 | +43% |
| Groceries | +25% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.77 | $0.92 | +19% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.67 | $3.19 | +19% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.17 | $3.73 | +18% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.61 | $3.67 | +41% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $9.4 | $11.8 | +26% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.53 | $9.77 | +30% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $12.1 | $14.3 | +18% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.19 | $4.4 | +38% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.3 | $1.49 | +15% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.11 | $3.65 | +17% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.25 | $4.12 | +27% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.71 | $2.52 | +47% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.83 | $2.33 | +27% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.65 | $2.2 | +33% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.37 | $1.8 | +31% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $10.5 | $10.7 | +2% |
| Transport | +24% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.47 | $1.64 | +12% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $71.3 | $74 | +4% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2 | $2.9 | +45% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.07 | $1.29 | +21% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.55 | $0.68 | +24% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $14,065 | $20,187 | +44% |
| Dining out | +29% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $12.1 | $14.3 | +18% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $59.1 | $93.6 | +58% |
| Fast food combo meal | $6.6 | $9.08 | +38% |
| Cappuccino | $3.13 | $3.72 | +19% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.48 | $1.73 | +17% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.54 | $4.94 | +40% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.48 | $5.59 | +25% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.13 | $1.43 | +27% |
| Telecom | +24% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $37.7 | $54.3 | +44% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $42 | $53.6 | +28% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.23 | $0.24 | +4% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $10.7 | $13 | +21% |
| Utilities & household | +25% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $101 | $122 | +21% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.15 | $0.16 | +7% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.64 | $3.41 | +29% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.98 | $1.06 | +8% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $13.2 | $18 | +36% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $49.3 | $61.5 | +25% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $9.43 | $12.3 | +30% |
| Men's haircut | $21.4 | $26.7 | +25% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $13.7 | $20.3 | +48% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,212 | $1,472 | +21% |
3,187 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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