Tallinn vs Turku: cost of living for digital nomads
Tallinn, Estonia and Turku, Finland, 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 8% cheaper than Turku for a month of nomad living ($1,900 vs $2,055).
- Both score 9/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Turku: 250 Mbps typical against 200 Mbps.
- Both have a continental climate.
Tallinn wins 4 of the measured lines; Turku wins 1.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Tallinn or Turku?
Tallinn is cheaper: about $1,900/month against $2,055/month in Turku, roughly 8% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Tallinn or Turku?
Tallinn and Turku score the same on safety, 9/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Tallinn or Turku?
Turku has faster typical internet: 250 Mbps against 200 Mbps in Tallinn.
| Line | Tallinn | Turku |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,900 | $2,055 |
| Rent | $900 | $900 |
| Food | $460 | $510 |
| Transport | $40 | $60 |
| Coworking | $140 | $140 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 200 | 250 |
| Climate | continental | continental |
| City size | mid | mid |
| Setting | coast | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
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): Tallinn November 8, 2026, Turku September 11, 2026.