A Swedbank study looking at the living expenses of families in the capitals of the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania reveals that while net salary has grown the fastest in Vilnius over the past three years, it remains highest in Tallinn at €1,708 a month.While Estonians get to keep the most money after fixed expenses, Tallinn is also more expensive than Riga and Vilnius.
‘Swedbank conducted a study comparing the average household income and the three main fixed expenses – food, utilities and public transport – in the capitals of the Baltic states, to determine which capital leaves families with the most money after these costs.The study was based on a family living in an unrenovated apartment building with 70 square meters of space in the capital city, where there are two underage children and both parents earn the average salary for that city.
Since 2021, the average net salary has significantly increased in all three capitals.
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