Cost of living in Tallinn (Estonia) is 13% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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Food | - 19% | |||
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Food in Tallinn (Estonia) is 19% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Tallinn | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (109 kr) | 101 kr | + 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (87 kr) | 85 kr | + 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.81 (32 kr) | 58 kr | - 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.85 (10 kr) | 14 kr | - 32% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.90 (33 kr) | 36 kr | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.42 (27 kr) | 30 kr | - 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.07 (57 kr) | 49 kr | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.40 (16 kr) | 28 kr | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.67 (8 kr) | 12 kr | - 35% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.21 (14 kr) | 16 kr | - 17% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (97 kr) | 95 kr | + 2% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.88 (21 kr) | 20 kr | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.67 (8 kr) | 22 kr | - 65% | |
Housing | - 3% | |||
Housing in Tallinn (Estonia) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Tallinn | Malmo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,085 (12,214 kr) | 13,589 kr | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €708 (7,967 kr) | 9,634 kr | - 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €303 (3,409 kr) | 1,053 kr | + 224% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €663 (7,466 kr) | 8,785 kr | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €459 (5,167 kr) | 6,374 kr | - 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €119 (1,334 kr) | 410 kr | + 225% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (210 kr) | 275 kr | - 24% | |
40” flat screen tv | €325 (3,662 kr) | 4,385 kr | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €160 (1,798 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 59% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (91 kr) | 67 kr | + 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (119 kr) | 203 kr | - 41% | |
Clothes | + 6% | |||
Clothes in Tallinn (Estonia) is 6% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Tallinn | Malmo | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (989 kr) | 937 kr | + 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (411 kr) | 400 kr | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (1,116 kr) | 958 kr | + 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 (1,200 kr) | 1,079 kr | + 11% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Tallinn (Estonia) is 26% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Tallinn | Malmo | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,058 (225,727 kr) | 259,042 kr | - 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 (21 kr) | 16 kr | + 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (338 kr) | 553 kr | - 39% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €8 (86 kr) | 236 kr | - 63% | |
Personal Care | + 15% | |||
Personal Care in Tallinn (Estonia) is 15% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Tallinn | Malmo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (91 kr) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (92 kr) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (523 kr) | 207 kr | + 152% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.63 (52 kr) | 41 kr | + 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.64 (41 kr) | 31 kr | + 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.42 (39 kr) | 28 kr | + 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.66 (19 kr) | 28 kr | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.11 (24 kr) | 21 kr | + 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (230 kr) | 274 kr | - 16% | |
Entertainment | - 14% | |||
Entertainment in Tallinn (Estonia) is 14% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Tallinn | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (346 kr) | 407 kr | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (195 kr) | 264 kr | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €59 (667 kr) | 966 kr | - 31% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €68 (768 kr) | 882 kr | - 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (91 kr) | 131 kr | - 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.21 (36 kr) | 40 kr | - 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.93 (44 kr) | 70 kr | - 36% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €496 (5,579 kr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.05 (0.56 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 68% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (583 kr) | 286 kr | + 104% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.20 (59 kr) | 66 kr | - 11% | |
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TOTAL | - 13% |

These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
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