General Country Information ๐
Capital | Tallinn |
Country | Estonia |
Currency | Euro |
Main religion | Lutheranism |
In numbersโฆ ๐
Female | 52% |
Gdp | $36.28 billion |
Size | 45,227 kmยฒ |
Population | 1,326,535 |
Population density | 29.3/kmยฒ |
Kids per female | 1.59 |
City population | 68.3% |
Weather โ
Winter | -5โC |
Summer | 16โC |
Language and Education ๐ฌ
Main Language | Estonian |
Population able to read | 99.8% |
Population with a college degree | 37.5% |
Population able to speak english | 58% |
Well-being ๐
Air quality | 25 (AQI) |
Is tab water drinkable? | yes |
Safety ๐ฎ
LGBT friendly? | Yes |
Crime | 4.1/10 |
Transportation โ๏ธ
Driving side | Right |
Main airline | Nordica |
Main airport | Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport |
Costs and Prices ๐ค
Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods ๐ฐ
Item | Price (USD) |
---|---|
Bottle water | $1 |
Cigarettes | $5 |
Burger | $5 |
Coffee | $2.5 |
Beer | $3 |
Accomedation Costs ๐
Type | Price (USD) |
---|---|
Flat | $400/month |
Hotel 3 star | $50/night |
Hotel 5 star | $150/night |
Transportation Costs ๐
Type | Price (USD) |
---|---|
Cab | $10/10km |
Petrol | $1.50/l |
Rental car | $40/day |
Public transportation | $5/daypass |
Bike rental | $10/day |
Taxes ๐ธ
Type | Rate |
---|---|
Tax rate | 20% |
Vat | 20% |
Average Income ๐ผ
Income | $20000 |
Tipping ๐๏ธ
Is tipping required? | Yes |
Location | Tipping Amount |
---|---|
Cab | 10% |
Restaurant | 10-15% |
Bar | 10% |
Coffeeshop | 10% |
Services | 10% |
Digital ๐ค
Internet speed | 101.36/MBits |
Tld | .ee |
Free wifi | 9/10 |
Population with access to internet | 98% |
Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity ๐
Power grid | 99.99% (Uptime) |
Sockets | Type F, Type C |
Shopping ๐
Opening Times ๐ฐ
Closing days | Sunday |
Closing times | 6:00 PM |
Opening times | 9:00 AM |
Most popular Stores ๐ช
Type | Name |
---|---|
Online shopping | Kaup24.ee |
Supermarket | Selver |
Pharmacy | Apotheka |
Drugstore | Benu |
Fun and Relaxation ๐
Bars and Nightlife ๐บ
Closing hour of bars and clubs | 3 AM |
Topic | Rating (0-10) |
---|---|
Nightlife | 8/10 |
Bars | 7/10 |
Parks and leisure ๐ข
Topic | Rating (0-10) |
---|---|
Holiday Parks | 8/10 |
Public Parks | 9/10 |
Swimming | 8/10 |
Sports โฝ
Most popular Sport | Basketball |
Food ๐๏ธ
Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
---|---|---|
Mulgipuder | A thick rye flour porridge with bacon, onions, and sour cream | 5-7 |
Verivorst | A blood sausage made with pork blood, barley, and spices | 4-6 |
Kama | A rye bread made with sourdough and caraway seeds | 2-3 |
Kohuke | A sweet curd cheese similar to cottage cheese | 3-4 |
Singi | A smoked pork loin | 6-8 |
Kiluvรตileib | A rye bread sandwich with pickled herring | 4-6 |
Kartulisalat | A potato salad made with potatoes, mayonnaise, and vegetables | 3-5 |
Hapukapsas | A fermented cabbage dish similar to sauerkraut | 2-4 |
Pannkoog | A pancake made with flour, milk, and eggs | 3-5 |
Kohupiimakook | A cheesecake made with curd cheese, sugar, and flour | 4-6 |
Drinks ๐ป๏ธ
Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
---|---|---|
Saku รlu | A popular Estonian lager beer | $2.50 |
A. Le Coq Premium | Another popular Estonian lager beer | $2.50 |
Viru Valge | A white beer made with wheat and barley | $3.00 |
Saku Porter | A dark, malty porter beer | $3.50 |
Kalev Kange | A strong, 7.2% ABV vodka | $4.00 |
Vana Tallinn | A liqueur made with rum, spices, and citrus | $5.00 |
Kiivi Livi | A liqueur made with kiwi fruit | $5.00 |
Karu Kange | A strong, 8.2% ABV vodka | $6.00 |
Souvenirs ๐
Souvenir | Description | Price |
---|---|---|
Estonian vodka | A traditional Estonian spirit made from rye or wheat | โฌ10-20 |
Estonian beer | A variety of Estonian beers are available, including lagers, stouts, and ales | โฌ2-5 |
Estonian chocolate | Estonian chocolate is known for its high quality and delicious taste | โฌ5-10 |
Estonian handicrafts | A variety of Estonian handicrafts are available, including textiles, ceramics, and jewelry | โฌ10-50 |
Estonian amber | Amber is a fossilized resin that is found in Estonia | โฌ20-100 |
Holidays ๐น
Holiday Name | Time | Description |
---|---|---|
New Yearโs Day | January 1 | The start of the new year |
Independence Day | February 24 | The anniversary of Estoniaโs independence from the Soviet Union |
Motherโs Day | Second Sunday in May | A day to celebrate mothers |
Fatherโs Day | Second Sunday in June | A day to celebrate fathers |
Victory Day | June 23 | The anniversary of the Estonian victory over the German army in World War II |
Midsummer Day | June 24 | A traditional holiday celebrating the summer solstice |
Restoration of Independence Day | August 20 | The anniversary of Estoniaโs independence from the Soviet Union in 1991 |
Christmas Day | December 25 | The birth of Jesus Christ |
Boxing Day | December 26 | A day to celebrate the day after Christmas |
News ๐ฐ
Medium | Name |
---|---|
Newspaper | Postimees |
Online news | Delfi |
Tv | ETV |
Radio | Raadio 2 |