Should you visit Tallinn or Madrid?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tallinn or Madrid, 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.
Madrid
Madrid, the capital of Spain, overs visitors countless opportunities to experience Spain's culture, art, cuisine, and nightlife. It is the largest city in Spain, and as such has much to explore. The city is situated on the Iberian Peninsula on the Spanish central Castillian plateau. If you're flying into Spain, you'll likely fly into the Madrid airport as it's one of the largest airports in Europe. Madrid is well connected to the rest of Spain with planes, trains and buses, making it a popular place to visit for many travelers doing a European tour.
Which city is cheaper, Madrid 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 Madrid is €107. 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 Madrid 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.
Travelers usually pay around €118 for a double occupancy room in Madrid If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
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.
To get around in Madrid, the average visitor spends €15 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
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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Private Minivan Transfer from Tallinn to Riga:
$448
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Tallinn to Riga transfer with Sightseeing:
$335
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Private Shore Excursion: Tallinn Old Town Walking Tour with Round-Trip Transfer:
$274
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Private Transfer from Tallinn to Riga:
$156
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Tallinn Limo Airport Transfer:
$100
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Tallinn Party Bus Airport Transfer:
$93
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Tallinn Party Bus Airport Transfer:
$87
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Tallinn Return Airport Transfers:
$70
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Tallinn Airport Transfer - Return:
$65
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Tallinn TLL Airport Luxury Car Private Departure Transfer:
$60
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Tallinn TLL Airport Luxury Car Private Arrival Transfer:
$60
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Departure Private Transfer Tallinn City to Tallinn Airport TLL:
$52
Typical Local Transportation prices in Madrid
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Madrid are as follows:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Madrid
Also for Madrid, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Ultra - Madrid Private Airport Transfer from city centre to Madrid airport MAD:
$9.41
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Ultra - Madrid Private Airport Transfer from Madrid airport MAD to city centre:
$9.41
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Transfer to Lisbon from Madrid with stop in Évora (1hour):
$658
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Transfer to Lisbon from Madrid:
$585
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Transfer in private vehicle from Madrid City to Madrid Barajas Airport:
$31
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Transfer in private minivan from Madrid City to Madrid Barajas Airport:
$50
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Transfer in private minivan from Madrid Airport to City:
$50
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Transfer in Private Vehicle from Madrid Barajas Airport to City:
$31
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Transfer from/to Madrid Barajas Airport:
$55
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Transfer From Madrid To Lisbon Portugal:
$485
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Royal Palace and Prado Museum – With Transfer Included:
$98
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Round trip transfer in private vehicle from-to Madrid Barajas Airport in Madrid:
$63
Is it cheaper to fly into Tallinn or Madrid?
Prices for flights to both Madrid 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.
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 Madrid can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is €27 per person, and a typical meal will cost around €11 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
Madrid €27
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 Madrid
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Madrid:
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Coffee
€2.00
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Ice Cream
€3.00
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Kebabs (for 2)
€16
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Croissant
€1.50
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Lunch at Airport (for 2)
€16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Madrid
For Madrid, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Virtual Cooking Class: The Spanish Paella Experience:
$24
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Florida Retiro Dinner Show:
$38
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Murder Mystery Dinner Experience:
$49
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Virtual cooking - spanish "tortilla de patatas":
$50
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Murder Mystery Dinner Experience:
$50
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Flamenco Workshop and Show with Dinner and Drinks:
$51
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Skip the Line: Flamenco Show with Dinner and Workshop in Madrid Ticket:
$52
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Homemade pasta cooking class and lunch in the heart of Madrid:
$58
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Mamaz Social Italian Dinner in Madrid:
$60
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3-hour Virtual Spanish Cooking Class in Madrid:
$62
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Iberico Ham and Spanish Wine Small-Group Food Tour:
$67
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Authentic Italian Dinner in Madrid:
$68
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.
In Madrid, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average €27 per person, per day.
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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1 day guided tour to Helsinki from Tallinn by VIP car:
$535
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1-Hour Good Morning Tallinn Running Tour:
$19
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2 Hour Tallinn Old Town Walking Tour:
$162
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2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Tallinn:
$45
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2-hour private tour of Tallinn with transport:
$254
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3-Hour Private Tour of Tallinn:
$254
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5h Tallinn Old Town, Kadriorg Pirita Small Group Tour:
$75
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7 Days Small Group Tour: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Belarus & Ukraine:
$3,190
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8-Day Tour Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia: Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius:
$995
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Admire Tallinn's highlights Walking & Driving Private Tour:
$291
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Aegna Half-Day Guided Tour: Stone Maze and Valley of Boulders:
$31
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Best of Tallinn 2-Hour Bike Tour:
$28
Tours and Activities in Madrid
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Madrid.
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10 Days Tour Heart of Spain:
$1,592
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10-Day Andalusia and Morocco escorted tour from Madrid:
$1,680
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10-Day Guided Tour Morocco and Andalusia from Madrid:
$1,709
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11-Day Portugal and Andalucia Guided Tour from Madrid:
$1,735
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12-Day Morocco and South of Spain Tour from Madrid:
$1,722
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13-Day Mediterranean Capitals Guided Tour from Madrid:
$2,114
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2 Hour Hidden Oasis Retiro Park Madrid Small Group Segway Tour:
$33
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2 Hours Secrets of Madrid Retiro Park Tour:
$11
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2-Day Guided Tour Cordoba and Seville from Madrid:
$404
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2-Day guided tour Caceres & Sevilla from Madrid by Bus and High Speed Train:
$361
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2-Hour Patisserie Experience for Dessert Lovers:
$50
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2-Hour Tour of Prado Museum in Madrid:
$72
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Tallinn spend on average €12 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Madrid, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is €16.
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 Madrid
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Madrid are as follows:
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Beer
€5.00
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Drinks and Tapas (for 2)
€13
Sample the Local Flavors in Madrid
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Madrid:
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Pub Crawl in Madrid:
$15
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Pub Crawl Madrid by Madpartycrew:
$19
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Wine Tasting near Plaza Mayor:
$20
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Wine Tasting Experience:
$32
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Wine Tasting Experience:
$43
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Madrid Tapas and Mysteries Walking Tour with Private Option and Pub Crawl:
$47
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Wine Tasting and Flamenco Master Class in Madrid:
$58
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Segovia and Spanish Versailles Full-Day Tour with Wine Tasting:
$62
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Old Town Madrid Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tasting Walking Tour:
$82
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Gourmet Tapas & Wine Tasting Experience In Madrid:
$91
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Madrid Tapas and Wine Tasting Tour:
$93
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Madrid Tapas Diaries- A Premium Food & Wine Tour in the old city of Madrid:
$123
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tallinn and Madrid, we can see that Madrid 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 Madrid would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Madrid than you might in Tallinn.
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