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Tallinn vs Espoo

Tallinn, Estonia compared with Espoo, Finland: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
EE Tallinn FI Espoo
Country Estonia Finland
Nomad score 7.5 / 10 6.4 / 10
Cost of living $2,134 / mo Data unavailable
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 8° / 3°C 8° / -1°C
Air quality (AQI) 26 Good 27 Good

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
EE Tallinn FI Espoo
Average high 10.2°C 9.7°C
Average low 4.1°C 3.1°C
Precipitation 66 mm / mo 68 mm / mo
Sunshine 229 h / mo 230 h / mo
Humidity 80% 81%
Rain days 12.2 / mo 11.3 / mo
Wind speed 19.6 km/h 17.8 km/h

EE Tallinn · average high by month

FI Espoo · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
EE Tallinn FI Espoo
US AQI 26 27
PM2.5 2 µg/m³ 1.6 µg/m³
PM10 3.4 µg/m³ 1.9 µg/m³
Ozone 51 µg/m³ 43 µg/m³
UV index 0 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
EE Tallinn FI Espoo
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 6.5 5.3
Local Payment Services 9.1 9.0
Startup Scene 8.9 7.5

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
EE Tallinn FI Espoo
Air Conditioning 7.5 8.5
Green Spaces 8.3 8.8
Natural Disaster Risk 8.0 9.0
Noise Pollution 7.1 7.6
Seasonal Variety 7.7 8.0
Weather 4.8 5.1

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
EE Tallinn FI Espoo
Mobile Network Coverage 9.1 9.3
Power Grid Reliability 8.2 9.6
Public WiFi Availability 8.4 8.3
VPN Reliability 9.0 9.2

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
EE Tallinn FI Espoo
Accommodation Cost 6.5 3.1
Cost of Living 6.9 3.5
Currency Stability 9.3 9.2
Entertainment Cost 5.7 4.1
Food & Groceries 5.8 4.0
Gym Membership Cost 5.6 5.2
Transportation Cost 7.6 5.6

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
EE Tallinn FI Espoo
Culture 7.8 6.0
Indoors Fun 7.4 5.8
Language Learning Opportunities 7.5 7.5
Local Experiences & Tours 7.3 5.6
Nightlife 6.8 3.5
Outdoors & Nature 7.8 8.9

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
EE Tallinn FI Espoo
Nomad Events & Meetups 7.2 3.6
Nomad Friendly 8.3 5.8
Online Community Presence 6.8 3.5

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
EE Tallinn FI Espoo
Cafes with WiFi 8.4 7.3
Coworking Spaces Availability 8.4 5.8
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 7.8 5.6
Digital Nomad Popularity 6.6 2.9
Internet Speed 7.0 9.2
Local SIM Card Availability 9.2 8.6

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
EE Tallinn FI Espoo
Fitness Facilities 7.7 7.6
Food Scene 7.4 6.2
Healthy Food Options 7.1 7.1
Yoga Studios 6.5 5.5

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
EE Tallinn FI Espoo
Healthcare 7.5 8.1
Healthcare Affordability 6.9 6.0
Healthcare Quality 7.9 8.9

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
EE Tallinn FI Espoo
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 7.8 2.0
Ease of Business Registration 8.7 5.5
Ease of Opening Bank Account 5.0 4.4
Freedom of Speech 8.9 8.6
Political Stability 8.1 8.5
Tax Friendliness 7.2 3.0
Visa Ease 6.5 6.5

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
EE Tallinn FI Espoo
Air Quality 9.4 8.6
Cleanliness 8.1 8.7
Environmental Quality 8.5 8.5
Family Friendly 7.9 8.8
Language Barrier 8.0 8.2
Work-Life Balance 8.2 8.6

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
EE Tallinn FI Espoo
Female Friendly 8.5 9.2
Racial Tolerance 7.0 8.1
Safety 8.8 9.3

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
EE Tallinn FI Espoo
Airport Connectivity 7.2 8.2
Cycling 6.5 7.7
Intercity Travel Options 7.7 7.9
Public Transit 8.1 8.8
Ride-sharing Services 8.3 6.7
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 7.5 6.7
Walkability 8.0 6.2

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
EE Tallinn FI Espoo
Coworking Quality 8.3 6.8
Freelance Ecosystem 7.8 5.9
Networking Opportunities 8.0 6.4
Remote Job Opportunities 6.8 6.9
Time Zone Favorability 7.5 7.8

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
EE Tallinn FI Espoo
Jeans $106 per pair $98 per pair
Summer Dress $55 per dress $46 per dress
Running Shoes $109 per pair $127 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
EE Tallinn FI Espoo
Dining Out $120 per month —

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
EE Tallinn FI Espoo
Cinema Ticket $13 per ticket $19 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
EE Tallinn FI Espoo
Coffee $4.62 per cup $5.20 per cup
Beer $6.43 per pint $9.82 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $15 per meal $17 per meal
Fast Food Combo $11 per meal $13 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $80 per meal $104 per meal
Apples $2.38 per kg $2.83 per kg
Bread $1.46 per loaf $3.24 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $1.02 per bottle $2.08 per bottle
Milk $1.30 per liter $1.33 per liter
Rice $2.68 per kg $2.77 per kg
Chicken Fillets $9.88 per kg $14 per kg
Beef $26 per kg $22 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $11 per bottle $16 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
EE Tallinn FI Espoo
Groceries $450 per month —

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
EE Tallinn FI Espoo
Doctor Visit (GP) $79 per visit $34 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $12 per purchase $11 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
EE Tallinn FI Espoo
Apartment (1 bedroom) $768 per month $1,028 per month
Housing $545 per month —
Coworking Space $273 per month $273 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $905 per month $1,843 per month
Coliving Space $705 per month $867 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
EE Tallinn FI Espoo
Internet & Mobile $54 per month —

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
EE Tallinn FI Espoo
Leisure Activities $82 per month —

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
EE Tallinn FI Espoo
Haircut $30 per visit $40 per visit
Laundry $2.24 per kg $1.46 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
EE Tallinn FI Espoo
Mobile Plan $22 per month $34 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $31 per month $29 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $2.81 one-time $5.47 one-time
Gym Membership $66 per month $37 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $15 per hour $32 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
EE Tallinn FI Espoo
Taxi Start $6.17 per trip $5.03 per trip
Transportation $34 per month $69 per month
Taxi per km $1.23 per km $1.23 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $34 per month $83 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $12 per trip $18 per trip
Gasoline $2.21 per liter $2.48 per liter
Scooter Rental $20 per month $11 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
EE Tallinn FI Espoo
Utilities $202 per month —
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