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Best cities to live in Estonia (2026)
1 city ranked by Livability Score — affordability, safety, internet, democracy & climate.
Country at a Glance
96/100→
Freedom House score
#2
Press freedom rank
72/100
Grid reliability
5yr
Path to PR
22%
Corporate tax
❓ Living in Estonia — Common Questions
What is the best city to live in Estonia?▾
Based on our Livability Score, Tallinn ranks #1 in Estonia with a score of 77/100, and city-centre rent from around $816/month.
What is the safest city in Estonia?▾
By UNODC homicide rate data, Tallinn is the safest city in Estonia in our database, with a rate of 1.5 per 100,000 people.
How do I get long-term residency or a visa to live in Estonia?▾
Estonia offers the Estonia Digital Nomad Visa (moderate process). Duration: Up to 1 year. Key requirement: Active employment or business. Income ≥ €4,500/mo gross.. The process is moderate difficulty. Check individual city pages for full details.
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