Moving to Germany from Estonia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Estonia to Germany — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Estonia to Germany, you would find that Germany is 48.1% more expensive than Estonia overall. A €65,577 salary in Estonia would need to be roughly €85,100 in Germany to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in German.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Estonia to Germany.
What does your salary buy?
€65,577 → €85,100
To maintain the same standard of living in Germany
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 25.2% more
Groceries
pay 47.3% more
Transportation
pay 76.9% more
Housing
pay 57.2% more
Childcare
pay 2.1 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 14.1% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Estonia to Germany, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Estonia to Germany.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Germany generally does better on safety, though Estonia leads in feel safe walking at night.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Germany generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Estonia leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Estonia generally does better on environment, though Germany leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Estonia generally does better on infrastructure, though Germany leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Germany generally does better on employment & economy, though Estonia leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Germany generally does better on family life, though Estonia leads in education spending.
Data: Estonian Tax and Customs Board, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Tallinn | Berlin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 31°/21°F (0°/-6°C) | 41°/31°F (5°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 57°/41°F (14°/5°C) | 64°/47°F (18°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 65°/51°F (19°/10°C) | 72°/55°F (22°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) | 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) |
View all months
| Month | Tallinn | Berlin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°/20°F (-1.4°/-6.6°C) | 37°/29°F (2.9°/-1.9°C) |
| Feb | 29°/18°F (-1.8°/-7.5°C) | 40°/29°F (4.2°/-1.5°C) |
| Mar | 36°/24°F (2.0°/-4.3°C) | 47°/34°F (8.5°/1.3°C) |
| Apr | 47°/32°F (8.2°/0.1°C) | 56°/40°F (13.2°/4.2°C) |
| May | 59°/41°F (14.9°/5.0°C) | 66°/48°F (18.9°/9.0°C) |
| Jun | 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.7°C) | 71°/54°F (21.6°/12.3°C) |
| Jul | 70°/54°F (21.2°/12.1°C) | 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.3°C) |
| Aug | 68°/53°F (19.9°/11.6°C) | 74°/57°F (23.6°/14.1°C) |
| Sep | 58°/45°F (14.5°/7.2°C) | 66°/51°F (18.8°/10.6°C) |
| Oct | 48°/38°F (9.1°/3.3°C) | 56°/44°F (13.4°/6.4°C) |
| Nov | 38°/30°F (3.3°/-1.2°C) | 45°/36°F (7.1°/2.2°C) |
| Dec | 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.6°C) | 40°/31°F (4.4°/-0.4°C) |
Data:
Estonian Meteorological and Hydrological Institute,
Deutscher Wetterdienst
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Estonia and Germany. To live, work, or study long-term in Germany, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Germany's immigration authority.
Estonia passport holder visiting Germany
Visa Free
Germany passport holder visiting Estonia
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Germany than Estonia?
No — Germany is on average about 30% more expensive than Estonia. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Germany?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €21,275 in Germany on a €65,577 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Germany?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Germany has 45.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Germany safe for expats?
Germany generally does better on safety, though Estonia leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Germany is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Estonia. About 72% of people in Germany feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Germany compared to Estonia?
Germany generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Estonia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 45.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Germany, compared to 34.4 in Estonia. Germany scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Estonia: 79).
What's the weather like in Germany compared to Estonia?
The average high temperature in Berlin is 56°F, compared to 48°F in Tallinn. Berlin receives around 22.5 in of rainfall per year, while Tallinn gets 27.3 in.
What language do they speak in Germany?
The official language in Germany is German. In Estonia, the official language is Estonian.
