Tallinn

Estonia, Harju

Digital-first government, e-Residency, and the EU's most nomad-friendly bureaucracy. Cold winters are real.

Humid continentalEUREstonian450,000 people

The numbers

Cost, tax, and quality of life

Cost of living

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52 idx

Numbeo Cost of Living (2026) · Jun 2026 ↗

Rent · 1BR center

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$900 /mo

Numbeo Property Prices (2026) · Jun 2026 ↗

Effective tax (remote)

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20%

PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries (2025) · Jun 2026 ↗

Healthcare

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72 idx

Numbeo Health Care Index (2026) · Jun 2026 ↗

Safety

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78 idx

Numbeo Crime Index (2026) · Jun 2026 ↗

Internet

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130 Mbps

Ookla Speedtest Global Index · Jun 2026 ↗

Climate score

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62 idx

Weather Atlas climate profile · Jun 2026 ↗

Freedom

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95 idx

Cato Human Freedom Index (2024) · Jun 2026 ↗

Visa pathways

How to legally live in Estonia

EE-DNV · Remote Work Residency

Digital Nomad Visa

Min income $41,184

Processing 15-30 days

Estonia's 2020 DNV — pioneer in the category. Up to 1 year, then convert to other residency via e-Residency company.

Remote employment or freelance
Min €3504/mo
Health insurance
Clean record

Visa info is research, not legal advice. Always verify with a licensed immigration professional before applying.

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