Moving to Estonia from Netherlands
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Netherlands to Estonia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Netherlands to Estonia, you would find that Estonia is 31.8% cheaper than Netherlands overall. A €64,304 salary in Netherlands would need to be roughly €41,185 in Estonia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Estonian.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Netherlands to Estonia.
What does your salary buy?
€64,304 → €41,185
To maintain the same standard of living in Estonia
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 29.2% less
Groceries
pay 30.3% less
Transportation
pay 42.6% less
Housing
pay 39.7% less
Childcare
pay 54.8% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 19.4% 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?
Real numbers on people moving from Netherlands to Estonia, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from Netherlands to Estonia · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
How Netherlands and Estonia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Netherlands 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
Netherlands 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
Netherlands 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
Netherlands 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
Netherlands 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
Netherlands generally does better on family life, though Estonia leads in education spending.
Data: Tax and Customs Administration - Belastingdienst, 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 | Amsterdam | Tallinn |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) | 31°/21°F (0°/-6°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) | 57°/41°F (14°/5°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) | 65°/51°F (19°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) | 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) |
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| Month | Amsterdam | Tallinn |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/33°F (5.4°/0.5°C) | 29°/20°F (-1.4°/-6.6°C) |
| Feb | 43°/32°F (6.0°/0.2°C) | 29°/18°F (-1.8°/-7.5°C) |
| Mar | 49°/36°F (9.2°/2.4°C) | 36°/24°F (2.0°/-4.3°C) |
| Apr | 54°/39°F (12.4°/4.0°C) | 47°/32°F (8.2°/0.1°C) |
| May | 63°/46°F (17.1°/7.8°C) | 59°/41°F (14.9°/5.0°C) |
| Jun | 67°/51°F (19.2°/10.4°C) | 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.7°C) |
| Jul | 71°/54°F (21.4°/12.5°C) | 70°/54°F (21.2°/12.1°C) |
| Aug | 71°/54°F (21.8°/12.3°C) | 68°/53°F (19.9°/11.6°C) |
| Sep | 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.2°C) | 58°/45°F (14.5°/7.2°C) |
| Oct | 57°/45°F (14.1°/7.0°C) | 48°/38°F (9.1°/3.3°C) |
| Nov | 49°/39°F (9.2°/3.9°C) | 38°/30°F (3.3°/-1.2°C) |
| Dec | 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) | 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.6°C) |
Data:
Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute,
Estonian Meteorological and Hydrological Institute
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Netherlands 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.
Netherlands passport holder visiting Estonia
Visa Free
Estonia passport holder visiting Netherlands
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 Netherlands?
Generally yes: Estonia runs about 36% cheaper than Netherlands 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 €64,304 comparable salary, that's around €10,296 in Estonia for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Estonia?
With 40.4 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 Netherlands and Estonia.
Is Estonia safe for expats?
Netherlands performs better than Estonia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Estonia is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Netherlands.
How is healthcare in Estonia compared to Netherlands?
Netherlands 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 39.1 in Netherlands. Estonia scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Netherlands: 85).
What's the weather like in Estonia compared to Netherlands?
The average high temperature in Tallinn is 48°F, compared to 56°F in Amsterdam. Tallinn receives around 27.3 in of rainfall per year, while Amsterdam gets 30.7 in.
What language do they speak in Estonia?
The official language in Estonia is Estonian. In Netherlands, the official language is Dutch.
