Dubrovnik vs Tallinn: cost of living for digital nomads
Dubrovnik, Croatia and Tallinn, Estonia, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Tallinn is about 2% cheaper than Dubrovnik for a month of nomad living ($1,900 vs $1,945).
- Tallinn scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 8/10).
- Internet is faster in Tallinn: 200 Mbps typical against 110 Mbps.
- Dubrovnik is mediterranean; Tallinn is continental.
Dubrovnik wins 0 of the measured lines; Tallinn wins 6.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Dubrovnik or Tallinn?
Tallinn is cheaper: about $1,900/month against $1,945/month in Dubrovnik, roughly 2% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Dubrovnik or Tallinn?
Tallinn scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 8/10 for Dubrovnik.
Which has faster internet, Dubrovnik or Tallinn?
Tallinn has faster typical internet: 200 Mbps against 110 Mbps in Dubrovnik.
| Line | Dubrovnik | Tallinn |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,945 | $1,900 |
| Rent | $900 | $900 |
| Food | $470 | $460 |
| Transport | $45 | $40 |
| Coworking | $140 | $140 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 110 | 200 |
| Climate | mediterranean | continental |
| City size | small | mid |
| Setting | coast | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 6/10 | 8/10 |
Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Dubrovnik September 11, 2026, Tallinn November 8, 2026.