CostLens
Home › Compare

Tallinn vs Tartu

Estonia vs Estonia · 163 km apart

Tallinn

Estonia

€928 ($1,009)

single / month

VS

Tartu

Estonia

€699 ($760)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseTallinnTartuCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$10.14$7.80Tartu
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$40.56$31.20Tartu
Cappuccino$3.04$2.34Tartu
Monthly groceries (single person)$230$177Tartu
Monthly public transport pass$37.18$28.60Tartu
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$98.02$75.40Tartu
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$28.39$21.84Tartu
Fitness club membership$28.39$21.84Tartu
Cinema ticket$7.44$5.72Tartu
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$479$345Tartu
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$333$240Tartu
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$999$720Tartu
Total single-person budget$1,009$760Tartu
Average net salary$2,340$1,800

Verdict

Tartu is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Tallinn runs about $1,009 versus $760 in Tartu — a difference of roughly 25%.

Salary-adjusted, Tallinn leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Tallinn  ·  Full cost of living in Tartu

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tallinn cheaper than Tartu?
No. Tallinn costs an estimated $1,009 per month for a single person, about 25% more than Tartu at $760.
How far is Tallinn from Tartu?
The straight-line distance between Tallinn and Tartu is approximately 163 km (102 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Tallinn or Tartu?
The estimated average net salary is $2,340 in Tallinn and $1,800 in Tartu. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $1,331 in Tallinn versus $1,040 in Tartu per month.