Which place is cheaper, Tallinn or Jerusalem?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Jerusalem or Tallinn?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Jerusalem or Tallinn, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Jerusalem or Tallinn?
Jerusalem
Jerusalem is the capital city of Israel, as well as one of the most historically rich cities in the world. It is also the largest city in the country. While Tel Aviv holds many of the responsibilities of a capital city, officially, Jerusalem is still considered the capital. It is important to note that most countries have their embassies in Tel Aviv, not in Jerusalem.
Tallinn
Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is located on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. It has a population of more than 430,000 people and is a charming, yet cosmopolitan place to visit. The Old Town is at the center of the city's tourism, and the beauty and architecture is very impressive. The city's close proximity to Helsinki makes it a popular day trip from Finland, but cheap plane flights have also encouraged visitors from around Europe to spend several days in this city. In particular, summer months can become quite crowded.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Israel, The Best Budget Tours to Israel, The Best 2-Week Tours from Tallinn, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Estonia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayJerusalem $108Tallinn $102
The average daily cost (per person) in Jerusalem is $108, while the average daily cost in Tallinn is $102. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Jerusalem and Tallinn in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJerusalem $64Tallinn $50
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJerusalem $128Tallinn $100
Compare Hotels in Jerusalem and Tallinn
Looking for a hotel in Jerusalem or Tallinn? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Jerusalem Hotel Prices and Tallinn Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Jerusalem $6.74Tallinn $13
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Local Bus$3.17
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Light Rail Jerusalem$9.82
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jerusalem
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Jerusalem:
- VIP transfer between Ben Gurion Airport and Jerusalem: $130
- VIP Transfer between Ben Gurion Airport and Jerusalem: $130
- Transfer Between Tel Aviv city and Jerusalem city: $215
- Private Transfer: From Jerusalem to Tel Aviv: $95
- Private Transfer from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv: $247
- Private Transfer from Dead Sea Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $160
- Private Jerusalem Departure Transfer - Hotel/Accommodation to Tel Aviv Airport: $48
- Private Intercity Transfer - from your Jerusalem hotel to your Tel Aviv hotel: $90
- Private Airport Transfers to/from Hotel: $148
- Jerusalem to Petra Private Transfer: $300
- Jerusalem to Ben Gurion Airport Private Transfer: $150
- Jerusalem to Allenby Bridge Private Transfer: $130
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tallinn
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Tallinn:
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Tram Around Town for Two$1.78
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tallinn
Also for Tallinn, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Tallinn hotels to Tallinn Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $16
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport(TLL) to Tallinn Cruise Port: $16
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn Airport(TLL): $16
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn hotels : $16
- Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Tallinn Cruise Port - Round-Trip Privat Transfer: $33
- Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $33
- Arrival private transfer from Tallinn Airport or Port to Tallinn by Luxury Van: $41
- Departure private transfer from Tallinn to Tallinn TLL Airport by Luxury Van: $41
- Private Airport Transfer: $43
- Talinn Airport and City Private Transfer: $44
- Highlights Shore Excursion with Return Transfer: $48
- Airport Transfer Service: $48
Is it cheaper to fly into Jerusalem or Tallinn?
Prices for flights to both Tallinn and Jerusalem change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayJerusalem $32Tallinn $39
Typical Food Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of dining costs in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Orange Juice$2.69
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Watermelon$4.04
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Lunch$12
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Food at Market$15
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Juice$2.69
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Bagels$8.07
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Lunch for 2$15
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Snacks$5.65
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jerusalem
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Jerusalem.
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant from Dead Sea: $96
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Dead Sea: $115
- The Best Food Tour in Jerusalem-Perfect for Viral Travel Content: $117
- Christmas Eve in Israel: Jerusalem Sightseeing Tour with Dinner and Midnight Mass Viewing in Bethlehem: $125
- Experience Shabbat With Dinner In Jerusalem: $170
Typical Food Prices in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch for Two$8.23
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Dessert$1.23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tallinn TV Tower evening dinner (2-course meal): $56
- Tallinn TV Tower evening dinner (3-course meal): $64
- Tallinn Russian Dinner: $84
- Tallinn Food Tour: $116
- Tallinn 3-Hour Estonian Food Tour: $127
- Tallinn Food Tour with Round-trip Transfer Port-City: $137
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Jerusalem $8.55Tallinn $6.03
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Cooking Classes for 2$34
Tours and Activities in Jerusalem
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Jerusalem are as follows:
- 2 Days Bethlehem, Herodion, Judean Desert Monasteries and Jericho Private Tour: $275
- Political Private Tour Ramallah: $140
- (From Jerusalem) One-Day Tour to Bethlehem Jericho & Jordan River Qasr alyahood: $99
- 2 Hour Shooting Experience: $173
- 360 Virtual Tour of Ancient Jerusalem: $6.00
- Amazing Family Tour in Jerusalem: $505
- Ashdod Shore Excursion: Jerusalem and Bethlehem - for cruise ship guests only: $115
- Best of Jerusalem Day Tour from Jerusalem: $102
- Best of Jerusalem Full-Day Tour from Jerusalem: $69
- Bethlehem & Dead Sea Day Tour from Jerusalem & Tel Aviv: $147
- Bethlehem Alternative Tour: $90
- Bethlehem Christian Guided Tour: $20
Tours and Activities in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.45
- Tallinn Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.56
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $7.00
- Aegna Island: Self-Guided Discovery Tour: $8.60
- Tales of Reval Smartphone App Self-Guided GPS Walking Tour: $11
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Tallinn Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Tour to the Paljassaare Special Protection Area: $14
- Terrific Tallinn Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Self-Guided Tour to Most Instagrammable Places in Tallinn: $15
- Virtual Time Travel Experience VR Tallinn 1939/44 I: $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJerusalem $16Tallinn $16
Typical Alcohol Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Beer$4.84
Sample the Local Flavors in Tallinn
Also in Tallinn, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Mad Monk’s Pub Crawl Tallinn: $22
- Tallinn Pub Crawl (Ex The Epic Bar Crawl): $27
- Tallinn Exclusive Pub & Bar Crawl - Free Drinks, Local Guide: $42
- Tallinn Brewery Fiesta: $72
- Tallinn Guided Bar Crawl: $124
When comparing the travel costs between Jerusalem and Tallinn, we can see that Jerusalem is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Jerusalem is in Middle East and Tallinn is in Europe, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Jerusalem Expensive? and Is Tallinn Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Jerusalem or Tallinn?
Jerusalem has a larger population, and is about 81% larger than the population of Tallinn. When comparing the sizes of Jerusalem and Tallinn, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Jerusalem or Tallinn?
Tallinn has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Jerusalem experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Jerusalem or Tallinn in the Summer?
Both Tallinn and Jerusalem during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Jerusalem because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Tallinn this time of year.
In the summer, Jerusalem is a little warmer than Tallinn. Typically, the summer temperatures in Jerusalem in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Tallinn averages at about 17°C (62°F).
In Tallinn, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Jerusalem. In the summer, Jerusalem often gets more sunshine than Tallinn. Jerusalem gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tallinn receives 279 hours of full sun.
Jerusalem usually gets less rain in July than Tallinn. Jerusalem gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Tallinn receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyJerusalem 23°C (73°F)Tallinn 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Tallinn in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Jerusalem and Tallinn. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Jerusalem year-round. Also, many travelers come to Tallinn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Jerusalem is generally much warmer than Tallinn. Daily temperatures in Jerusalem average around 19°C (66°F), and Tallinn fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).
In Jerusalem, it's very sunny this time of the year. Jerusalem usually receives more sunshine than Tallinn during autumn. Jerusalem gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Tallinn receives 92 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Jerusalem usually receives less rain than Tallinn. Jerusalem gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Tallinn receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberJerusalem 19°C (66°F)Tallinn 7°C (44°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Tallinn in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Jerusalem as well as Tallinn. Jerusalem attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Tallinn in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Tallinn can get quite cold in the winter. Jerusalem is much warmer than Tallinn in the winter. The daily temperature in Jerusalem averages around 8°C (46°F) in January, and Tallinn fluctuates around -5°C (22°F).
In the winter, Jerusalem often gets more sunshine than Tallinn. Jerusalem gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tallinn receives 25 hours of full sun.
Jerusalem usually gets more rain in January than Tallinn. Jerusalem gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Tallinn receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryJerusalem 8°C (46°F)Tallinn -5°C (22°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Tallinn in the Spring?
Both Tallinn and Jerusalem are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Jerusalem throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Tallinn for the natural beauty during these months.
Tallinn can be very cold during spring. In the spring, Jerusalem is much warmer than Tallinn. Typically, the spring temperatures in Jerusalem in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Tallinn averages at about 4°C (39°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Jerusalem. Jerusalem usually receives more sunshine than Tallinn during spring. Jerusalem gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Tallinn receives 186 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Jerusalem usually receives less rain than Tallinn. Jerusalem gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Tallinn receives 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilJerusalem 16°C (61°F)Tallinn 4°C (39°F)
Typical Weather for Tallinn and Jerusalem
| Jerusalem | Tallinn | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | -5°C (22°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | -6°C (22°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
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