TALLINN Cost of Living Guide 2023 | How EXPENSIVE is Estonia for Digital Nomads?
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- Опубліковано 29 лип 2024
- Are you considering a move to Tallinn, Estonia and curious about the cost of living? As a temporary resident of this charming Baltic city, I've gained a firsthand understanding of the expenses associated with day-to-day life in Tallinn. In this video, I'll take you on a tour of the cost of living in Tallinn, Estonia, covering everything from accommodation to groceries and transportation. We'll explore the average prices of apartments and houses in different neighborhoods, as well as the costs of utilities and internet. I'll also share tips on how to save money on groceries and meals out, as well as the most efficient and affordable ways to get around the city.
Beyond just the numbers, I'll also delve into the lifestyle and quality of life in Tallinn, Estonia. From the affordable healthcare system to the plentiful cultural and outdoor activities, Tallinn offers a high quality of life that is accessible to a range of budgets. Whether you're a student, young professional, or retiree, Tallinn has something to offer.
0:00 - Intro
0:17 - Estonia is for me!
0:45 - Is Estonia for you?
1:10 - Accommodation and Utilities
2:07 - Food (and coffee!)
2:33 - Commute
3:09 - The shock - Groceries
3:27 - Internet
3:54 - Coworking
4:16 - Disclaimer
4:30 - TOTAL
So, if you're curious about the cost of living in Tallinn, Estonia, or considering making the move to this beautiful and historic city, this video is for you. Join me as I share my personal experience and insights into the expenses of living in Tallinn, Estonia.
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Thank you ❤ I am moving to Estonia for six months as an exchange student and this once gave me so much more insight than any other video that I ve been researching for almost two hours now. ❤❤❤
So kind of you! Glad it helped you, thanks a lot 🤩
Safe and smooth travels!
Well explained shreya !! Your videos are very informative and has helped me a lot in planning my trip to Europe.
I’m glad! So excited for your first Europe trip ✨✨
Hi! Thanks for your video, very useful. I am a digital nomad too and planning to move to Tallinn after summer
After summer would be cheaper but very difficult to adjust, so you can prepare accordingly. It is surely an exciting way of living - all the best!
Did u?
Thank you!!!
You're welcome!
Some great information there Shreya. Well done.
Thank you so much!
you're welcome @@shreyamahendru_
Thank you for information
You're welcome!
Nice video with nice information
Thank you so much!
@@shreyamahendru_ most welcome shreyaji
Hey, I liked your content while searching out some info about living in Tallinn. Can you share the group where you've found your accommodation ? Or any suggestions about finding studio apartment in Tallinn . Thx in advance
Hello! Thank you for your comment and for your appreciation. 'Expats in Estonia' is one of the very helpful groups but for accommodation specific, search for apartments in Tallinn or Student Apartments in Tallinn etc.
Nice video. Im considering this. But whats the benefit of working from Astonia than from India being a digital nomad ?
THanks for the video. You are very attractive and you have some good points.
Couple of things:
- Raise the volume of your vocal track.
- Seems you have music in the background? Lose it.
- The music blip at the end is SOOO MUCH LOUDER THAN THE REST OF THE VIDEO.
Be well!
Thanks a lot for your kind feedback! I’m still learning all the video prep and editing, but these notes help
Thanks for the detailed video, It'd be really great if you can share some tax implications for the ones planning to move via Digital Nomad VISA
Thank you for watching! If you stay in Estonia for more than ~180 days, you would have to pay tax in your home country as well as India. I hopped every few weeks to nearby countries within Schengen to avoid spending time at a stretch in Estonia. Also, to be honest, I doubt if Estonian govt has any ways to track how much time we spend there.
@@shreyamahendru_ Thanks , Good Luck
Hi sherya this shah from Canada I like your shows
Thanks a lot for your appreciation. surely going to add some more videos soon!
What kind of tech jobs are in demand over there? Can I live comfortably with a IT Support specialist career?
Yes, IT and Tech jobs are the highest paid ones. However, I should share that the season is not so well right now so it’s better to get a job before arriving
@@shreyamahendru_ Thank you for the advice! It’s my dream to live there. I’m wondering if it is safe with what is going on in the world with Ukraine and such?
@@AestheticAbe it’s safer than you think - the govts are handling the diplomacies very well - in terms of the societal safety, I have had beyond amazing experiences
@@shreyamahendru_ that’s amazing to hear. Ever since I was a kid I’ve always wanted to live in Estonia. I don’t have any money saved up but have good IT experience. I will get there one day ASAP. Thanks so much for your help :)
@@AestheticAbe all the very best!
Thanks for the details.. What would be the rough monthly expenses for a family of three?
I don't have the details about expenses for children, as they might have an extra fee for extracurricular activities and education etc., but the rent can be kept under 5-600Eur for a 1 BHK house.
@@shreyamahendru_ Thank you...
Such a nice video! Apart from coworkings, are there many coffee shops with decent internet to work from (where owners don't mind staying extended periods)? Thanks!
I always say Tallinn moves at just the right pace! At most coffee shops, it's usually never hasty or very busy. At places like caffeine and Reval cafes, it is absolutely normal to spend hours with their laptops. I love Caffeine in the old town but that's the only slightly busy one!
@@shreyamahendru_ Thank you! I see that rent for 1 bedroom furnished apartments is around 400 to 500 eur, would you agree, is this accurate? Is it common to pay 1 or 2 deposits, and estate agent fees? Thanks!
@@TechTalkAdrien If you want to bypass brokers, you can try finding through Facebook groups but yes, it is usual to give a security deposit of an extra month and 15-30 days of your rent to the broker.
The public transport (TLT) is free for people who are registered in Tallinn, tourist must pay, how else would they make money... oh and also, prices for tourists are rising! expect to pay around 10-50 cents more.
Yes exactly, due to some randomly weird results on Google or some resources saying so, a lot of people coming believe that it is free. Going to keep an eye on the prices! Thank you for your comment 😇
Hi Shreya, Thanks for video. I see one of the requirement for digital visa is employer contract. Since I am freelancer who works on Upwork and has many client but not any long contract with specific client. In this case how can show my eligibility ? though i have income proof of consietnt earning more than $100K in last 1.5 years
Ideally, it is suggested to have a stable income stream from one or two clients consistently but still if you can prove the minimum per month consistent income, it should suffice. Highly suggest to go on a short term visa first because the Estonian embassy in India is too picky to issue a long term visa in one go. Once you reach Estonia with proper paperwork and prep, you can apply for a long term visa at the police station
@@shreyamahendru_ Great! Thanks for your reply. I have also started my digital nomad journey. will be waiting for your more informative videos.
Do you suggest any other destination which more relaxed towards Indian and also in terms of earning requirement.
@@FutureSmartAI Thailand, Portugal, etc are much more relaxed when it comes to the requirements
@@shreyamahendru_ Thanks
My husband is planning to go on digital nomad visa with me. What will be the procedure? How much he needs for bank statement any idea?
For Estonia, the requirements are changing quite rapidly and they differ per nationality too. I recommend writing email to the embassy near you and checking the website too. Do check about dependents as well, because from what I know, Estonia gives a D visa which is a longer term Schengen visa and not a residency which some countries do offer (like Spain, Portugal, Hungary) - which means dependents cannot accompany the visa holders
If i get 1800 per month then how much tax i want to pay
Cost seems pretty decent. 4:57 👋🏼
It is! Not bad at all considering the top quality of housing and standard of living here.
Hello. Thanks for sharing your experience. Could u recommend a site/app to look for jobs and/or rooms for sharing? Thx a lot
For rooms - Facebook communities! For jobs - linkedin, job fairs, local jobs platforms, etc.
Maam is it easy to find a unskilled job in estonia @@shreyamahendru_
@@shreyamahendru_I am planning to go Estonia by visit visa and later convert to work permit is it a good plan to work in estonia
@@lucky777yt3 only in tech sector. And it’s not a good practice to go kn tourist and convert to work permit there. They may send you back to home country if they doubt your intentions were not clear
Hi Shreya, can u tell me more about E RESIDENCE, can we work and live on the basis of that in estonia ?
Hey, unfortunately, it provides no benefit in the territory of Estonia. It only helps if you want to virtually open a bank account.
@@shreyamahendru_ so can we start company and start working there as a Foreign resident on the basis of e residence program ?
Did u doing job there or running ur own company ?
@@ntgroup1571 I do freelancing as I didn’t want to go through so many processes. We can start a company virtually using e residency but the lawyers and all will take fee
Hi ...i would like to know job opportunity in Estonia,as i am from IT background...if i didn't get job there for 6 months ...is there any alternative job opportunities for survival
Hi! i have been working remotely, so I can suggest that you can live in Estonia and do freelancing or remote work since IT has so many remote jobs these days!
Hey Shreya,
Could you please suggest any Facebook group to find a room for rent in estonia ?
Please go to facebook and search for flats in tallinn groups. You can join the active ones
I want to start my business in Estonia on the basis of e commerce sites or AMAZONE, so can u guide me for this 💐
Unfortunately, I do not know much about it but the bureaucracy is quite a lot
Ot the food is 15 eur or over, it is a tourist oriented or the food must be put of the world or you are getting scammed.
You get ok meal for like 5 eur, a good meal woth good portion up to 10 eur +- 2 eur (depending on location)
I didn’t find anything for under 6-7 in my entire stay! Well some places are really nice like Asian cafe, Turqi bbq in baltijaam. But the portion sizes are too small for my big Indian tummy 😂
I realise that it is just ideal for European appetite but mine has been bigger since we have been eating much higher quantities since childhood
@@shreyamahendru_
In Pärnu for example is "Aleksandri Pubi" where you can get a biger meals for about 7 eur, popular for locals and tourists.
For locals cheap and basic Estonian meals in Tallinn that is known to every Estonan is across the national bus terminal named "Kodused toudud" and it is open 24h a day.
And many others (i cant go to eat out anymore due to injuries, so u dont have the list atm, will post later).
Ah I hope you recover well soon!
@@shreyamahendru_ Just sent you a picture made of Aleksandri pub food from a week ago (my doc visit).
I am planning to move tallinn from Sweden -- what would be the cost of living for 3 member family, How much I can save there if I get 6000 Euro per month
Depends a lot on your spending patterns, but 6k is a good enough income for a household of 3 people in Tallinn. You can get an apartment in 500-600 Eur, say
@@shreyamahendru_ Thanks for the response, does they ask bank statement too if company sponsoring my Visa application.
@@chhattisgarh_sweden Yes, you should definitely attach the finance support proofs with your visa application
my mortgage in portland is 3450 usd/mo, LOL. and my home only cost 765k usd. back in san francisco, it would be worth 4-5 million usd. estonia seems insanely cheap to me.
Compared to the US, totally! I’m going to be traveling to the States next month and am prepared to be emptying my pockets 😬
If i earn 2500 euros a month and i have 3 young children along with wife. Then in 2500 euros , is it possible to live a good life ?
Yes absolutely but if you plan to build savings too, it would be better to have 2 earning members in the family or have 4k+ a month, as the tax is also ~20%
Children education is totally free in Estonia ? Like if i got job there and then TRP , then education will be free ?
What if you got full funded scholarship...is it ok to go for this country then..?
Career opportunities are mostly good only in tech sector.
Interesting analysis on the cost of living in Tallinn. Sad fact is that median Net income is 1500€/month. So based on your experience of costs being around 1500 to 2000€/month, its not the median lifestyle. Its only affordable to high end earning ppl.
I agree that digital nomad lifestyle with comfort and shorter travels is not the cheapest. Say you get a decent hotel for 30-35 eur per night and you stay for 30 days, spend on food and coworking spaces- the amount is much more than a local’s spend. There are a lot of hacks and tips to reduce the spend - I do agree to the point that this is a high end lifestyle. Thank you for your comment! ✨
@@shreyamahendru_ You´re welcome. I´m also in IT for a very long time and it´s hard to comprehend how ppl survive on low wages in Estonia. Sadly the huge inflation is an extra punch in the cut.
I agree, the inflation is through the roof but the salaries for non-IT people are not rising. Hope the govts take some initiatives soon.
Nice video, umm where are you from btw?
Thank you so much for watching and for your comment! I’m from India 🇮🇳😃
60 eur per week for frood from store, who are you feeding, max 40 for person per week or you are just buying from a shop that is expensive (like Viru shopping center shops).
I bought it from Rimi, not sure if they have different prices based on location.
Children education is totally free in Estonia ?
From my knowledge, it is not free. You can however search for other sources because I have very limited knowledge on this topic.
So, there are ways to save and cope up with inflation in Tallinn. Transportation and food costs are the key I think. Well explained though.
Yes, and seasonality is an important factor too. Yes, pretty amazing video!!
Transportation is not a big one - if you are a walker (even in -20) or get the monthly card, there are so many hacks to save money on clothes, home decor, appliances etc but you cannot escape the rent and groceries expense!
Hello pls mention the Facebook group, one can search an apartment in Estonia. Tnx
It's called Expats in Tallinn, Estonia
Tnx a lot!@@shreyamahendru_
Is Latvia better than Estonia?
Not sure if one is better than the other. Both have their own pros and cons. I found Tallinn better for myself considering very high safety, high standard of living, better tech community. I visited Riga and I found it cheaper compared to Tallinn
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@@zil.e.husnainbhatti4925 sorry? What do you mean?