Tallinn vs London Cost of Living
Tallinn (Estonia) · Overall index 45.7 — London (United Kingdom) · Overall index 83.4
Summary
- Overall, London is 82% more expensive than Tallinn.
- Rent in London is 212% more expensive than in Tallinn.
- Dining out in London is 67% more expensive than in Tallinn.
| Item | Tallinn | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +212% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $965 | $2,992 | +210% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $658 | $2,223 | +238% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,320 | $6,498 | +180% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,263 | $4,097 | +224% |
| Groceries | +56% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.77 | $1.21 | +57% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.67 | $4.07 | +52% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.17 | $4.67 | +47% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.61 | $4.37 | +67% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $9.4 | $14.3 | +52% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.53 | $11 | +46% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $12.1 | $17.4 | +44% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.19 | $5.26 | +65% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.3 | $1.98 | +52% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.11 | $4.45 | +43% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.25 | $5.8 | +78% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.71 | $2.72 | +59% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.83 | $2.83 | +55% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.65 | $2.51 | +52% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.37 | $2.52 | +84% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $10.5 | $15.9 | +51% |
| Transport | +62% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.47 | $2.53 | +72% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $71.3 | $113 | +58% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2 | $3.64 | +82% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.07 | $1.7 | +59% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.55 | $0.78 | +42% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $14,065 | $22,721 | +62% |
| Dining out | +67% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $12.1 | $21.7 | +79% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $59.1 | $106 | +79% |
| Fast food combo meal | $6.6 | $9.63 | +46% |
| Cappuccino | $3.13 | $4.39 | +40% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.48 | $2.43 | +64% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.54 | $7.39 | +109% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.48 | $7.95 | +77% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.13 | $1.76 | +56% |
| Telecom | +41% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $37.7 | $51.7 | +37% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $42 | $63.5 | +51% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.23 | $0.33 | +43% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $10.7 | $14.4 | +35% |
| Utilities & household | +57% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $101 | $155 | +53% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.15 | $0.22 | +47% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.64 | $4.47 | +69% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.98 | $1.5 | +53% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $13.2 | $20.8 | +58% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $49.3 | $85.7 | +74% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $9.43 | $16 | +70% |
| Men's haircut | $21.4 | $27 | +26% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $13.7 | $24 | +75% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,212 | $1,856 | +53% |
3,100 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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