Moving to Estonia from Turkey
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Turkey to Estonia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Turkey to Estonia, you would find that Estonia is 32.9% more expensive than Turkey overall. A TRY3,700,000 salary in Turkey would need to be roughly €89,200 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 64°F in Ankara, making it significantly cooler.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Turkey to Estonia.
What does your salary buy?
TRY3,700,000 → €89,200
To maintain the same standard of living in Estonia
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Restaurants
pay 81.2% more
Groceries
pay 48.5% more
Transportation
pay 1.4% less
Housing
pay 39.8% more
Childcare
pay 35.9% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 41.9% 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.
Cost of living by city
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 3% less than cities in Turkey.
Compare cities head-to-head
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Turkey to Estonia, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Turkey 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
Estonia performs significantly better than Turkey 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Estonia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkey 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
Turkey 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 Turkey 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
Estonia generally does better on employment & economy, though Turkey leads in poverty 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 performs significantly better than Turkey across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2022), World Health Organization (2024), Revenue Administration, Government of Turkey (2016), Estonian Tax and Customs Board (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Ankara | Tallinn |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/28°F (7°/-2°C) | 31°/21°F (0°/-6°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/48°F (22°/9°C) | 57°/41°F (14°/5°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 83°/57°F (29°/14°C) | 65°/51°F (19°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 55°/37°F (13°/3°C) | 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) |
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| Month | Ankara | Tallinn |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°/26°F (4.1°/-3.5°C) | 29°/20°F (-1.4°/-6.6°C) |
| Feb | 43°/27°F (5.9°/-2.8°C) | 29°/18°F (-1.8°/-7.5°C) |
| Mar | 52°/32°F (11.1°/0.2°C) | 36°/24°F (2.0°/-4.3°C) |
| Apr | 63°/41°F (17.3°/5.1°C) | 47°/32°F (8.2°/0.1°C) |
| May | 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C) | 59°/41°F (14.9°/5.0°C) |
| Jun | 80°/55°F (26.4°/12.6°C) | 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.7°C) |
| Jul | 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.4°C) | 70°/54°F (21.2°/12.1°C) |
| Aug | 86°/60°F (30.0°/15.4°C) | 68°/53°F (19.9°/11.6°C) |
| Sep | 78°/52°F (25.8°/11.3°C) | 58°/45°F (14.5°/7.2°C) |
| Oct | 68°/44°F (20.0°/6.8°C) | 48°/38°F (9.1°/3.3°C) |
| Nov | 55°/36°F (12.9°/2.4°C) | 38°/30°F (3.3°/-1.2°C) |
| Dec | 43°/30°F (6.3°/-0.9°C) | 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.6°C) |
Data:
Turkish State Meteorological Service,
Estonian Meteorological and Hydrological Institute
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turkey 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.
Turkey passport holder visiting Estonia
Visa Required
Estonia passport holder visiting Turkey
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 Turkey?
No — Estonia is on average about 33% more expensive than Turkey. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Estonia?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €22,300 in Estonia on a TRY3,700,000 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 35.4 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?
Estonia performs significantly better than Turkey across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Estonia is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Turkey. About 75% of people in Estonia feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Estonia compared to Turkey?
Estonia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkey leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 34.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Estonia, compared to 22.4 in Turkey. Estonia scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkey: 76).
What's the weather like in Estonia compared to Turkey?
The average high temperature in Tallinn is 48°F, compared to 64°F in Ankara. Tallinn receives around 27.3 in of rainfall per year, while Ankara gets 15.0 in.
What language do they speak in Estonia?
The official language in Estonia is Estonian. In Turkey, the official language is Turkish.
