Should you visit Tallinn or Brussels?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tallinn or Brussels, this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
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.
Brussels
Brussels is the capital of Belgium and also the sight of the headquarters of the European Union. Generally speaking, it's an expensive city that sees a good amount of travelers. It is also a highly political city that has an air of importance and power. It's an incredibly international city, with people from all over the world flocking to it due to its political, economical, and cultural significance.
Which city is cheaper, Brussels or Tallinn?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Tallinn is €74, while the average daily cost in Brussels is €103. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Tallinn and Brussels in more detail.
Accommodation
The prices for places to stay in Tallinn can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is €40, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around €80.
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about €116 for a double occupancy room in Brussels.
Food
Tallinn food costs typically run travelers around €25 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
The price of a meal in Brussels can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is €31 per person, and a typical meal will cost around €12 based on the spending of previous visitors. Less expensive dining options can be found by eating street food or at fast food restaurants.
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Food
Meals for one day
Tallinn €25
Brussels €31
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
€7.68
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Dessert
€1.15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Estonian food tour in Tallinn:
$12
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Tallinn Sunset Dinner Cruise:
$73
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Tallinn Beer House Dinner:
$75
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Tallinn Russian Dinner:
$96
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Tallinn 3-Hour Estonian Food Tour:
$106
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Tallinn Food Tour with Round-trip Transfer Port-City:
$131
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Tallinn Segway and Food Tour:
$156
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Vegan Food Tours Tallinn:
$242
Typical Food prices in Brussels
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Brussels:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Brussels
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Brussels.
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Classic Belgian cooking class and lunch:
$79
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Your Private Tailored Belgian Food Tour with a Local:
$93
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Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals:
$112
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Cooking Lesson and Gourmet Belgian-Inspired Meal with a Local in Brussels:
$115
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Private Brussels Food Tour (walking lunch or dinner):
$373
Local Transportation
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Tallinn than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend €9.68 on transportation in Tallinn on average per day.
The cost of a taxi ride in Brussels is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent €13 per person, per day, on local transportation in Brussels.
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
€1.66
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tallinn
Also for Tallinn, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Arrival Private Transfer Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Tallinn City:
$23
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City Transfer Tallinn:
$33
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Departure Private Transfer Tallinn City to Tallinn Airport TLL:
$52
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Departure Private Transfer Tallinn City to Tallinn TLL by Car:
$23
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Private Airport Transfer: Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Tallinn:
$14
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Private Airport Transfer: from Tallinn to Tallinn Airport (TLL):
$14
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Private Airport transfer Tallin Airport (TLL) to Tallin City center:
$44
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Private Airport transfer Tallinn city center to Tallinn Airport (TLL):
$44
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Private Arrival Transfer from Tallinn TLL Airport to Tallinn City:
$15
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Private Departure Transfer from Tallinn City to Tallinn TLL Airport:
$15
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Private Minivan Transfer from Tallinn to Riga:
$448
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Private Shore Excursion: Tallinn Old Town Walking Tour with Round-Trip Transfer:
$274
Typical Local Transportation prices in Brussels
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Brussels are as follows:
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Subway Pass
€4.50
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Atomium train ticket (2)
€8.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brussels
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Brussels:
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private Transfer to Outlet Roermond by luxury car from Brussels Roundtrip:
$317
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private Transfer to Outlet Maasmechelen by luxury car from Brussels Roundtrip:
$267
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VIP Transfer between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Antwerp:
$136
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Transfer from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Brussels city (any hotel or address):
$153
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Transfer from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Brussels city (any hotel or address):
$186
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Transfer from Brussels city to BRU Airport with luxury Mercedes e class:
$77
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Transfer from Brussels city (any hotel or address) to Paris:
$995
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Transfer from Brussels city (any hotel or address) to Paris:
$829
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Transfer from Brussels city (any hotel or address) to Luxembourg:
$763
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Transfer from Brussels city (any hotel or address) to Luxembourg:
$657
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Transfer from Brussels city (any hotel or address) to Amsterdam:
$657
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Transfer from Brussels city (any hotel or address) to Amsterdam:
$763
Is it cheaper to fly into Tallinn or Brussels?
Prices for flights to both Brussels and Tallinn 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.
Entertainment
Sightseeing expenses in Tallinn, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of €4.50 per day, per person.
Entertainment and activities in Brussels typically cost an average of €18 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
Tours and Activities in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Pioneer Street Art Tour in Tallinn Telliskivi Creative City:
$12
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Tallinn Self-Guided Audio Tour:
$15
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Tour to the Paljassaare Special Protection Area:
$16
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Skip the Line: Tallinn TV Tower Entrance Ticket:
$16
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Skip the Line: Tallinn Legends Interactive Museum Entrance Ticket:
$17
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Tallinn National Unity Tour on E-bike:
$19
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1-Hour Good Morning Tallinn Running Tour:
$19
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Tallinn TV Tower: Fast-Lane Ticket:
$19
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Tallinn Bay Sightseeing Cruise:
$22
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Tallinn Day Cruise: TOWERS OF TALLINN:
$22
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Tallinn Ghost and Legends Walking Tour:
$24
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Tallinn Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour:
$28
Tours and Activities in Brussels
Here are a few actual costs in Brussels for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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2-Hours Private Sightseeing Trip in Brussels:
$83
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3 hours Private walking tour of Brussels with ParisRio Local guide:
$345
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3-Day Rail Tour - Brussels to Bruges & Amsterdam (Return):
$683
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5 Day Rail Tour - Belgium & The Netherlands:
$1,000
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5-Day Rail Tour - Brussels, Bruges & Amsterdam:
$890
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7 Day Rail Tour - Belgium & The Netherlands:
$1,207
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7 Day Rail Tour - Bruges, Antwerp and Amsterdam (Brussels Return):
$1,166
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Amsterdam Private City Tour from Brussels with licensed Guide and Limo Driver:
$683
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Antwerp Private City Tour Half-Day From Brussels +Licensed Guide and Limo Driver:
$311
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Antwerp Private Tour From Brussels:
$450
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Artistic Bruges on a Private Tour with a local:
$75
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BEST Brussels Sightseeing Tour Including View of the City from the Basilica Dome:
$386
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Tallinn spend on average €12 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Brussels may vary from person to person, on average a person spends €10 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Sample the Local Flavors in Tallinn
Also in Tallinn, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Pub Crawl:
$33
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Nudist Winery Wine Tasting and Winery tour in Tallinn:
$44
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Tallinn Brewery Fiesta:
$77
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Tallinn Guided Bar Crawl:
$77
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Tallinn Bar Crawl:
$85
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Tallinn Beer House Brewery Fiesta:
$90
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City tour Craft Brewery visit and tasting of craft beers ciders and cheeses:
$90
Typical Alcohol prices in Brussels
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Brussels are as follows:
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Bottle of Wine
€10
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Beer
€6.00
Sample the Local Flavors in Brussels
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Brussels:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tallinn and Brussels, we can see that Brussels is more expensive. And not only is Tallinn much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Tallinn would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tallinn and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Brussels would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Brussels than you might in Tallinn.
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