Moving to Estonia from Germany
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Germany to Estonia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Germany to Estonia, you would find that Estonia is 25.7% cheaper than Germany overall. A €65,577 salary in Germany would need to be roughly €50,532 in Estonia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Estonian.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Germany to Estonia.
What does your salary buy?
€65,577 → €50,532
To maintain the same standard of living in Estonia
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 19.9% less
Groceries
pay 29.6% less
Transportation
pay 32.6% less
Housing
pay 34.3% less
Childcare
pay 51.9% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 6.2% 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?
How many people actually move from Germany to Estonia, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Germany to Estonia.
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
Germany generally does better on environment, though Estonia leads in air pollution deaths.
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
Germany generally does better on infrastructure, though Estonia leads in water stress level.
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: Federal Central Tax Office (BZSt), 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 | Berlin | Tallinn |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 41°/31°F (5°/-1°C) | 31°/21°F (0°/-6°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 64°/47°F (18°/8°C) | 57°/41°F (14°/5°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/55°F (22°/13°C) | 65°/51°F (19°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) | 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) |
View all months
| Month | Berlin | Tallinn |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°/29°F (2.9°/-1.9°C) | 29°/20°F (-1.4°/-6.6°C) |
| Feb | 40°/29°F (4.2°/-1.5°C) | 29°/18°F (-1.8°/-7.5°C) |
| Mar | 47°/34°F (8.5°/1.3°C) | 36°/24°F (2.0°/-4.3°C) |
| Apr | 56°/40°F (13.2°/4.2°C) | 47°/32°F (8.2°/0.1°C) |
| May | 66°/48°F (18.9°/9.0°C) | 59°/41°F (14.9°/5.0°C) |
| Jun | 71°/54°F (21.6°/12.3°C) | 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.7°C) |
| Jul | 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.3°C) | 70°/54°F (21.2°/12.1°C) |
| Aug | 74°/57°F (23.6°/14.1°C) | 68°/53°F (19.9°/11.6°C) |
| Sep | 66°/51°F (18.8°/10.6°C) | 58°/45°F (14.5°/7.2°C) |
| Oct | 56°/44°F (13.4°/6.4°C) | 48°/38°F (9.1°/3.3°C) |
| Nov | 45°/36°F (7.1°/2.2°C) | 38°/30°F (3.3°/-1.2°C) |
| Dec | 40°/31°F (4.4°/-0.4°C) | 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.6°C) |
Data:
Deutscher Wetterdienst,
Estonian Meteorological and Hydrological Institute
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Germany 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.
Germany passport holder visiting Estonia
Visa Free
Estonia passport holder visiting Germany
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 Germany?
Yes — Estonia is on average about 23% cheaper than Germany. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Estonia?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €12,633 in Estonia on a €65,577 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Estonia?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Estonia has 40.4 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 Estonia safe for expats?
Germany generally does better on safety, though Estonia leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Estonia is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Germany. About 75% of people in Estonia feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Estonia compared to Germany?
Germany 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 45.2 in Germany. Estonia scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Germany: 88).
What's the weather like in Estonia compared to Germany?
The average high temperature in Tallinn is 48°F, compared to 56°F in Berlin. Tallinn receives around 27.3 in of rainfall per year, while Berlin gets 22.5 in.
What language do they speak in Estonia?
The official language in Estonia is Estonian. In Germany, the official language is German.
