Estonia

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General Country Information ๐ŸŒ

Capital Tallinn
Country Estonia
Currency Euro
Main religion Lutheranism

In numbersโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ“

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 -5โˆ˜C
Summer 16โˆ˜C

Language and Education ๐Ÿ”ฌ

Main Language Estonian
Population able to read 99.8%
Population with a college degree 37.5%
Population able to speak english 58%

Well-being ๐Ÿ’‰

Air quality 25 (AQI)
Is tab water drinkable? yes

Safety ๐Ÿ‘ฎ

LGBT friendly? Yes
Crime 4.1/10

Transportation โœˆ๏ธ

Driving side Right
Main airline Nordica
Main airport Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport

Costs and Prices ๐Ÿค‘

Cash required for everyday purchases yes

Prices for Everyday Goods ๐Ÿ’ฐ

Item Price (USD)
Bottle water $1
Cigarettes $5
Burger $5
Coffee $2.5
Beer $3

Accomedation Costs ๐Ÿ›Œ

Type Price (USD)
Flat $400/month
Hotel 3 star $50/night
Hotel 5 star $150/night

Transportation Costs ๐Ÿš

Type Price (USD)
Cab $10/10km
Petrol $1.50/l
Rental car $40/day
Public transportation $5/daypass
Bike rental $10/day

Taxes ๐Ÿ’ธ

Type Rate
Tax rate 20%
Vat 20%

Average Income ๐Ÿ’ผ

Income $20000

Tipping ๐Ÿ’๏ธ

Is tipping required? Yes
Location Tipping Amount
Cab 10%
Restaurant 10-15%
Bar 10%
Coffeeshop 10%
Services 10%

Digital ๐Ÿค–

Internet speed 101.36/MBits
Tld .ee
Free wifi 9/10
Population with access to internet 98%
Phone mobile data $10 for 10GB

Electricity ๐Ÿ”Œ

Power grid 99.99% (Uptime)
Sockets Type F, Type C

Shopping ๐Ÿ›’

Opening Times ๐Ÿ•ฐ

Closing days Sunday
Closing times 6:00 PM
Opening times 9:00 AM

Fun and Relaxation ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

Bars and Nightlife ๐Ÿ•บ

Closing hour of bars and clubs 3 AM
Topic Rating (0-10)
Nightlife 8/10
Bars 7/10

Parks and leisure ๐ŸŽข

Topic Rating (0-10)
Holiday Parks 8/10
Public Parks 9/10
Swimming 8/10

Sports โšฝ

Most popular Sport Basketball

Food ๐Ÿ•๏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 ๐Ÿป๏ธ

Drink Name Description Price (USD)
Saku ร•lu 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 ๐Ÿ‘œ

Souvenir Description Price
Estonian vodka A traditional Estonian spirit made from rye or wheat โ‚ฌ10-20
Estonian beer A variety of Estonian beers are available, including lagers, stouts, and ales โ‚ฌ2-5
Estonian chocolate Estonian chocolate is known for its high quality and delicious taste โ‚ฌ5-10
Estonian handicrafts A variety of Estonian handicrafts are available, including textiles, ceramics, and jewelry โ‚ฌ10-50
Estonian amber Amber is a fossilized resin that is found in Estonia โ‚ฌ20-100

Holidays ๐Ÿน

Holiday Name Time Description
New Yearโ€™s Day January 1 The start of the new year
Independence Day February 24 The anniversary of Estoniaโ€™s independence from the Soviet Union
Motherโ€™s Day Second Sunday in May A day to celebrate mothers
Fatherโ€™s 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 Estoniaโ€™s 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 ๐Ÿ“ฐ

Medium Name
Newspaper Postimees
Online news Delfi
Tv ETV
Radio Raadio 2