Tallinn

🇪🇪Estonia•Northern Europe

City Score

"A growing hub balancing local authenticity with emerging remote-work infrastructure."

City Metrics

Cost of Living69

Safety76

Healthcare79

Career Opportunities82

Climate52

Transport87

Air Quality61

Family Friendliness78

Education85

Top Neighborhoods

Central Core

Historic Quarter

Modern Suburbs

Housing Reality

Standard rental laws apply. Direct landlord negotiations are common, with 1-2 months deposit standard.

Getting Around

Ridesharing apps (Uber/Bolt/Local equivalent) are highly recommended outside the walkable core.

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Frequently Asked Questions

▸Is Tallinn a good place to live?

Tallinn scores 72/100 overall. It is moderately affordable (cost score: 69/100), very safe (safety: 76/100), and has excellent healthcare (healthcare: 79/100). Top neighborhoods include Central Core, Historic Quarter, Modern Suburbs.

▸What is the cost of living in Tallinn?

Tallinn has a cost of living score of 69/100 (higher = more affordable). Standard rental laws apply. Direct landlord negotiations are common, with 1-2 months deposit standard.

▸How do I get around Tallinn?

Tallinn has a transport score of 87/100. Ridesharing apps (Uber/Bolt/Local equivalent) are highly recommended outside the walkable core.

▸What are the best neighborhoods in Tallinn?

The most recommended neighborhoods in Tallinn are Central Core, Historic Quarter, Modern Suburbs. A growing hub balancing local authenticity with emerging remote-work infrastructure.

▸Is Tallinn safe for expats?

Tallinn has a safety score of 76/100. The city very safe and has an air quality score of 61/100.

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