Moving to Estonia from Sweden
What to Expect
Considering a move from Sweden to Estonia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Sweden to Estonia, you would find that Estonia is 2.7% cheaper than Sweden overall. A SEK693,101 salary in Sweden would need to be roughly €51,984 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 Sweden and Estonia.
What does your salary buy?
SEK693,101 → €51,984
To maintain the same standard of living in Estonia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 4.3% less
Groceries
pay 35.7% less
Transportation
pay 32.9% less
Housing
pay 4.5% more
Childcare
pay 74.3% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 16.6% 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 Sweden to Estonia.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Estonia compared to Sweden.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Sweden 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Sweden 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
Sweden 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
Sweden performs better than Estonia 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
Estonia generally does better on employment & economy, though Sweden 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
Sweden performs better than Estonia across all family life metrics.
Data: Skatteverket, 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 | Stockholm | Tallinn |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 36°/28°F (2°/-2°C) | 31°/21°F (0°/-6°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) | 57°/41°F (14°/5°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 69°/56°F (21°/13°C) | 65°/51°F (19°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 43°/36°F (6°/2°C) | 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) |
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| Month | Stockholm | Tallinn |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°/27°F (1.0°/-2.9°C) | 29°/20°F (-1.4°/-6.6°C) |
| Feb | 34°/26°F (1.2°/-3.2°C) | 29°/18°F (-1.8°/-7.5°C) |
| Mar | 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.1°C) | 36°/24°F (2.0°/-4.3°C) |
| Apr | 51°/37°F (10.7°/2.6°C) | 47°/32°F (8.2°/0.1°C) |
| May | 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.1°C) | 59°/41°F (14.9°/5.0°C) |
| Jun | 69°/53°F (20.8°/11.6°C) | 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.7°C) |
| Jul | 74°/59°F (23.6°/14.8°C) | 70°/54°F (21.2°/12.1°C) |
| Aug | 72°/58°F (22.1°/14.2°C) | 68°/53°F (19.9°/11.6°C) |
| Sep | 62°/50°F (16.6°/10.2°C) | 58°/45°F (14.5°/7.2°C) |
| Oct | 50°/42°F (10.1°/5.5°C) | 48°/38°F (9.1°/3.3°C) |
| Nov | 42°/35°F (5.4°/1.9°C) | 38°/30°F (3.3°/-1.2°C) |
| Dec | 36°/30°F (2.5°/-1.2°C) | 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.6°C) |
Data:
Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI),
Estonian Meteorological and Hydrological Institute
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sweden 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.
Sweden passport holder visiting Estonia
Visa Free
Estonia passport holder visiting Sweden
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 Sweden?
On average Estonia is about 19% less expensive than Sweden, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Estonia?
Budget about €12,996 for 3 months in Estonia (based on a SEK693,101 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?
Sweden 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 1.1 in Sweden. About 75% of people in Estonia feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Estonia compared to Sweden?
Sweden 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 71.5 in Sweden. Estonia scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sweden: 85).
What's the weather like in Estonia compared to Sweden?
The average high temperature in Tallinn is 48°F, compared to 52°F in Stockholm. Tallinn receives around 27.3 in of rainfall per year, while Stockholm gets 21.5 in.
What language do they speak in Estonia?
The official language in Estonia is Estonian. In Sweden, the official language is Swedish.
