Moving to Estonia from Finland
What to Expect
Considering a move from Finland to Estonia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Finland to Estonia, you would find that Estonia is 14.4% cheaper than Finland overall. A €64,304 salary in Finland would need to be roughly €52,495 in Estonia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Estonian.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Finland and Estonia.
What does your salary buy?
€64,304 → €52,495
To maintain the same standard of living in Estonia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 6.9% less
Groceries
pay 21.4% less
Transportation
pay 33.6% less
Housing
pay 14.2% more
Childcare
pay 28.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 24.7% less
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?
What the data shows about people moving from Finland to Estonia.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Estonia compared to Finland.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Finland performs better than Estonia across all safety metrics.
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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Finland 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
Finland performs better than Estonia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Finland generally does better on infrastructure, though Estonia 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
Estonia generally does better on employment & economy, though Finland leads in gdp per capita.
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
Finland generally does better on family life, though Estonia leads in education spending.
Data: Finnish Tax Administration, 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 | Helsinki | Tallinn |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 29°/18°F (-1°/-8°C) | 31°/21°F (0°/-6°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 58°/40°F (14°/4°C) | 57°/41°F (14°/5°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 65°/49°F (19°/10°C) | 65°/51°F (19°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 38°/28°F (3°/-2°C) | 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) |
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| Month | Helsinki | Tallinn |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°/17°F (-2.6°/-8.5°C) | 29°/20°F (-1.4°/-6.6°C) |
| Feb | 27°/15°F (-2.9°/-9.3°C) | 29°/18°F (-1.8°/-7.5°C) |
| Mar | 34°/22°F (1.1°/-5.6°C) | 36°/24°F (2.0°/-4.3°C) |
| Apr | 46°/31°F (7.5°/-0.7°C) | 47°/32°F (8.2°/0.1°C) |
| May | 60°/40°F (15.5°/4.4°C) | 59°/41°F (14.9°/5.0°C) |
| Jun | 68°/49°F (19.8°/9.3°C) | 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.7°C) |
| Jul | 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.8°C) | 70°/54°F (21.2°/12.1°C) |
| Aug | 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.7°C) | 68°/53°F (19.9°/11.6°C) |
| Sep | 57°/43°F (14.0°/6.1°C) | 58°/45°F (14.5°/7.2°C) |
| Oct | 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.2°C) | 48°/38°F (9.1°/3.3°C) |
| Nov | 36°/28°F (2.5°/-2.4°C) | 38°/30°F (3.3°/-1.2°C) |
| Dec | 31°/20°F (-0.8°/-6.6°C) | 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.6°C) |
Data:
Finnish Meteorological Institute,
Estonian Meteorological and Hydrological Institute
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Finland and Estonia. To live, work, or study long-term in Estonia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Estonia's immigration authority.
Finland passport holder visiting Estonia
Visa Free
Estonia passport holder visiting Finland
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 Estonia than Finland?
On average Estonia is about 18% less expensive than Finland, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Estonia?
Budget about €13,124 for 3 months in Estonia (based on a €64,304 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Estonia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Estonia: 40.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Estonia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Estonia safe for expats?
Finland performs better than Estonia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Estonia is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.2 in Finland. About 75% of people in Estonia feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Estonia compared to Finland?
Finland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Estonia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 34.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Estonia, compared to 43.8 in Finland. Estonia scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Finland: 86).
What's the weather like in Estonia compared to Finland?
The average high temperature in Tallinn is 48°F, compared to 48°F in Helsinki. Tallinn receives around 27.3 in of rainfall per year, while Helsinki gets 25.6 in.
What language do they speak in Estonia?
The official language in Estonia is Estonian. In Finland, the official languages are Finnish and Swedish.
