Housing affordability by Tallinn district
The typical wage in Tallinn is 2 200 € a month before tax (1 Jun 2026), Euribor 6M 2,92 %. A typical apartment costs from 5,7 years of wage in Lasnamäe to 10,9 years in Pirita. A mortgage payment (15 % down, 30 years) costs more than rent in all 8 districts.
| District | Years of wage | Wages per m² | Mortgage a month | Rent a month | Share of wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lasnamäe | 5,7 | 1,32 | 676 € | 525 € | 31 % |
| Mustamäe | 6,1 | 1,44 | 723 € | 554 € | 33 % |
| Nõmme | 7,3 | 1,50 | 870 € | 500 € | 40 % |
| Kristiine | 8,8 | 1,88 | 1 044 € | 600 € | 47 % |
| Haabersti | 8,9 | 1,76 | 1 063 € | 657 € | 48 % |
| Põhja-Tallinn | 8,9 | 2,12 | 1 062 € | 550 € | 48 % |
| Kesklinn | 10,6 | 2,03 | 1 262 € | 720 € | 57 % |
| Pirita | 10,9 | 2,07 | 1 307 € | 825 € | 59 % |
Wage — the typical (median) pre-tax wage from Statistics Estonia (districts use the Tallinn figure, municipalities the Harju county one). Mortgage payment on a typical apartment: 15 % down, 30 years, Euribor 6M + 2 pp; insurance not included.
The “typical” price on this site is the median: half of the properties are dearer, half cheaper; a few very expensive or very cheap offers do not move it. How we count →
Frequently asked questions
- How many years does it take to save for an apartment in Tallinn?
- A typical apartment costs 5,7 to 10,9 years of the typical pre-tax wage: least in Lasnamäe, most in Pirita. Based on listing prices and Statistics Estonia wages.
- Is it cheaper to buy or rent in Tallinn?
- At 4,9 % a mortgage payment costs more than rent in all 8 districts. The payment is for a typical apartment with 15 % down over 30 years, insurance excluded.