Cost of Living in Tallinn
We found no official average rent for Tallinn. Resale apartments sold for an average of €3,030 per m² in the 3rd quarter of 2026 and new apartments for €4,667. Residents ride public transport free; a 30-day ticket costs others €30.
This page covers what living in Tallinn costs, using official figures only: apartment prices from the Land Board, the dwelling price index from Statistics Estonia and public transport fares from the Tallinn Mobility Administration. Where we found no official Tallinn figure, as for rent, we leave the item out.
Housing costs in Tallinn, 2026
Public transport fares in Tallinn, 2026
Rent comes first, but there is no official figure
We found no average rent for Tallinn from Statistics Estonia, the City of Tallinn or the Land Board, and we do not show an estimate. What is official is what apartments sell for. In the 3rd quarter of 2026, resale apartments in Tallinn sold for an average of €3,030 per m², 3.8% more than a year earlier. New apartments averaged €4,667 per m², up 2.9%. At the resale average, a 60 m² apartment costs about €181,800.
Housing costs more in Tallinn than in the rest of Estonia. Resale apartments elsewhere in Estonia averaged €1,382 per m², so Tallinn prices are about 2.2 times higher. New apartments in Tallinn cost 36% more than new ones in the rest of the country. Tallinn accounted for 188 new apartment sales in the quarter, 34% of all new apartments sold in Estonia. Over 2025, the Statistics Estonia dwelling price index for Tallinn apartments rose 5.0%.
Getting around
Trams, trolleybuses and buses on Tallinn lines 1 to 99 share one ticket system. People registered as Tallinn residents in the population register travel free with a personalized travel card, and also ride Elron trains free within the city. Everyone else pays €2 for a 1-hour ticket, by contactless bank card, travel card or QR ticket. Hour tickets bought in one day stop at the day ticket price of €5.50. A 30-day ticket costs €30, or €13 at the discounted rate, and the travel card itself costs €3.
We found no official consumer price index for Tallinn alone, so we do not show a city inflation rate. For pay levels, see average salary in Tallinn.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Tallinn?
We found no official average rent for Tallinn from Statistics Estonia, the city or the Land Board. Official figures cover sale prices: resale apartments averaged €3,030 per m² in the 3rd quarter of 2026.
How much does an apartment cost in Tallinn?
In the 3rd quarter of 2026, resale apartments sold for an average of €3,030 per m² and new apartments for €4,667 per m², according to the Land Board.
Are housing prices in Tallinn rising?
Yes. Resale apartment prices rose 3.8% and new apartment prices 2.9% between the 3rd quarter of 2025 and the 3rd quarter of 2026.
How much is a monthly transport pass in Tallinn?
A 30-day ticket costs €30, or €13 at the discounted rate. Registered Tallinn residents travel free with a personalized travel card.
Is Tallinn more expensive than the rest of Estonia?
For housing, yes. Resale apartments in Tallinn cost €3,030 per m² in the 3rd quarter of 2026, against €1,382 in the rest of Estonia.
Sources
- Maa- ja Ruumiamet, Kinnisvaraturg ja hinnaindeks 2026. aasta III kvartalis. Checked 5 Nov 2026.
- Maa- ja Ruumiamet, Kvartali ülevaade 2026 I. Checked 5 Nov 2026.
- Statistics Estonia, TLN15, dwelling price index in Tallinn. Checked 5 Nov 2026.
- Tallinn Mobility Administration, Public transport. Checked 5 Nov 2026.
