Cost of living in Tallinn, Estonia vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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Food | - 22% | |||
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Food in Tallinn (Estonia) is 22% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (£8) | £10 | - 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.87 (£5.05) | £6 | - 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.96 (£2.55) | £3.36 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 (£0.92) | £1.01 | - 9% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.12 (£1.83) | £2.86 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.11 (£1.82) | £1.28 | + 42% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.98 (£3.43) | £5.47 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.54 (£1.32) | £1.94 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.96 (£0.82) | £0.85 | - 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.46 (£1.26) | £1.71 | - 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (£7) | £8 | - 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.89 (£1.63) | £1.78 | - 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.67 (£0.58) | £0.90 | - 36% | |
Housing | - 36% | |||
Housing in Tallinn (Estonia) is 36% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,149 (£989) | £1,801 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €670 (£577) | £1,197 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €190 (£164) | £138 | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €581 (£500) | £981 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €435 (£374) | £609 | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €104 (£89) | £131 | - 32% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €16 (£14) | £17 | - 18% | |
40” flat screen tv | €353 (£304) | £331 | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €126 (£108) | £66 | + 65% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (£7) | £5.73 | + 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (£9) | £11 | - 17% | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Tallinn (Estonia) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (£71) | £81 | - 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (£31) | £29 | + 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (£70) | £67 | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €97 (£83) | £63 | + 33% | |
Transportation | - 37% | |||
Transportation in Tallinn (Estonia) is 37% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,356 (£15,806) | £17,216 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.26 (£1.08) | £1.21 | - 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (£24) | £52 | - 53% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €8 (£7) | £13 | - 49% | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Tallinn (Estonia) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (£7) | £3.90 | + 70% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (£7) | £7 | + 2% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €43 (£37) | £80 | - 53% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.03 (£4.33) | £3.07 | + 41% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.15 (£3.57) | £1.41 | + 153% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.60 (£3.10) | £3.30 | - 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.95 (£1.68) | £1.51 | + 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.24 (£1.93) | £1.20 | + 61% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (£14) | £12 | + 21% | |
Entertainment | - 14% | |||
Entertainment in Tallinn (Estonia) is 14% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (£29) | £32 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (£14) | £23 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (£55) | £89 | - 38% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (£63) | £51 | + 22% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (£7) | £7 | + 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.25 (£2.80) | £3.62 | - 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.13 (£3.56) | £4.40 | - 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €488 (£420) | £401 | + 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.05 (£0.04) | £0.17 | - 74% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (£43) | £27 | + 60% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.35 (£3.75) | £9 | - 60% | |
TOTAL | - 27% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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