Moving to Estonia from Italy
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Italy to Estonia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Italy to Estonia, you would find that Estonia is 19.5% cheaper than Italy overall. A €67,000 salary in Italy would need to be roughly €53,900 in Estonia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Estonian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tallinn averages 48°F vs 69°F in Rome, making it significantly cooler.
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The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 11.1% less
Groceries
pay 33.1% less
Transportation
pay 22.9% less
Housing
pay 21.2% less
Childcare
pay 23.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 7.7% 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.
What salary do you need in Estonia?
What does your salary buy?
€67,000 → €53,900
To maintain the same standard of living in Estonia
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Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Estonia cost about 23% less than cities in Italy.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Italy to Estonia, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Italy and Estonia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Estonia generally does better on safety, though Italy leads in homicide rate.
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
Italy 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
Italy 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
Estonia performs significantly better than Italy across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Italy 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Estonia generally does better on family life, though Italy leads in life expectancy.
Sources: World Bank (2019–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2016–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Italian Revenue Agency (2016), Estonian Tax and Customs Board (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this
Weather in Estonia vs Italy
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Rome | Tallinn |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) | 31°/21°F (0°/-6°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) | 57°/41°F (14°/5°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) | 65°/51°F (19°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) | 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) |
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| Month | Rome | Tallinn |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) | 29°/20°F (-1.4°/-6.6°C) |
| Feb | 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) | 29°/18°F (-1.8°/-7.5°C) |
| Mar | 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) | 36°/24°F (2.0°/-4.3°C) |
| Apr | 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) | 47°/32°F (8.2°/0.1°C) |
| May | 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) | 59°/41°F (14.9°/5.0°C) |
| Jun | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) | 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.7°C) |
| Jul | 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) | 70°/54°F (21.2°/12.1°C) |
| Aug | 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) | 68°/53°F (19.9°/11.6°C) |
| Sep | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) | 58°/45°F (14.5°/7.2°C) |
| Oct | 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) | 48°/38°F (9.1°/3.3°C) |
| Nov | 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) | 38°/30°F (3.3°/-1.2°C) |
| Dec | 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) | 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.6°C) |
Data:
Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology,
Estonian Meteorological and Hydrological Institute
Can you move from Italy to Estonia?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Italy 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.
Italy passport holder visiting Estonia
Visa Free
Estonia passport holder visiting Italy
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 Italy?
Generally yes: Estonia runs about 20% cheaper than Italy on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Estonia?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €67,000 comparable salary, that's around €13,475 in Estonia for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Estonia?
With 35.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Estonia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Italy and Estonia.
Is Estonia safe for expats?
Estonia generally does better on safety, though Italy leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Estonia is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Italy. About 75% of people in Estonia feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Estonia compared to Italy?
Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Estonia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 34.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Estonia, compared to 41.9 in Italy. Estonia scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Italy: 84).
What's the weather like in Estonia compared to Italy?
The average high temperature in Tallinn is 48°F, compared to 69°F in Rome. Tallinn receives around 27.3 in of rainfall per year, while Rome gets 31.7 in.
What language do they speak in Estonia?
The official language in Estonia is Estonian. In Italy, the official languages are Catalan and Italian.
