Monthly cost of living for students in Estonia

Today’s topic is about how much money you need every month to live a comfortable life in Estonia. If any student wants to move here, the first question that comes to mind is how much will my monthly expenses be. It’s important to plan your budget in advance: if I earn this much, how much will I spend, how much can I save, and can I cover my study expenses myself. So today, we will talk about this topic.

We can’t give you an exact number, but we can give you an average range for the cost of living because it depends on your lifestyle. It depends on whether you eat out or cook at home and what extra expenses you have.

If you want to move to Estonia as a student, your main expenses will go to accommodation, groceries, and Wi-Fi/internet connection. These are the main essentials you cannot avoid. We’ll cover each of these topics.

Accommodation: Students usually stay in shared apartments because it reduces costs. For example, if you rent a two-bedroom apartment and four people live there, each bedroom has two people, the cost is divided among everyone, so your cost is lower. Some students prefer hostels because the fees are also lower. For shared apartments or hostels, accommodation costs can range from €350 to €400 per month.

bIf you mostly cook at home, you spend less; if you eat out often, it will be higher. On average, it’s about €250–€300 per month, but it can be as low as €200 if you manage your meals.

Public Transportation: In Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, public transport is free if you have a green card, which comes with your residence permit. Once you have it, you can travel anywhere in the city without extra cost.

There are mostly three businesses that provide Wi-Fi and internet service: Leetu, Telia, and Elisa.Internet cost depends on your speed requirements. The average monthly cost is between €11 and €20. A lot of students just use mobile internet with unlimited data and connect their devices to a hotspot, which saves them money on home Wi-Fi.

Other Extra Costs: You may also spend on winter jackets, shoes, home essentials, shopping, or haircuts. These extra costs depend on your preferences and lifestyle.

As a student, your monthly living costs in Estonia will be between €500 and €700. You can spend more if you want to.