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sganot

3/1/2010 15:58 EST

Hello to all the nice people in this forum...
I'm so happy I found a place where I can ask questions and get information...

My husband got an offer to work in a High-tack company in Tallinn. We have two twin boys 8 years old.
The reallocation package includes housing, health insurance, car and fuel, and the international school for both of my boys. I’m not going to work… We are now negotiation the amount of the salary itself…
We wonder what is the amount of salary we are going to need in order to live well as we use to live in our country now? By saying “Well” I mean: travelling one time in a month outside of Estonia, cleaning lady, and group activity for the children and eating outside once in a week or more? (Please refer to the amount in EEK and not gross but net)
Today we are living in a private house with 4 bad rooms and a big yard. We would like to find a house like that in Tallinn or nearby, what are the prices of houses like this?
What are the prices of apartment with 4 bad rooms?
Is there any renting agency you can give me the website or e-mail in order to find out about the rent option?
Another question – do you know any other families that made a reallocation with children to Tallinn and learn in the International school? I really like to exchange e-mail with one of the mothers...
What can you tell me about the International school? How is it?

Sorry for the entire question, I really appreciate any comments and answers...

Thanks!
Sharon

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cjacobs86

3/8/2010 14:19 EST

Hello Sharon,

First off. May I ask where you are moving from?

Second, I'll introduce myself. My name is Chris. I am a student in the United States who will be moving to work in Estonia upon graduation in the first part of 2011. I have been to Estonia 2 times, once as an exchange student, and also a visit for Christmas and New years 2 months ago.

To answer your questions, I will say that the average pay in Estonia GDP per capita is around $120,000-150000 EEK/Year. This is half of what it is in the united states. So to be honest, making $200,000 is good for a couple. A family of 4 should consider 250,000 - 300,000 to be a suitable living wage. (10.5 EEK - 1USD)

To look for housing, a good website is www.kv.ee they also have an english, just click on the british flag in the top.

Most expensive real estate near the beach is in Pirita if you want a very nice place close to downtown.

There are renting agencies and real estate agents, but this website above has it alll. (both)

As for bills in a 4 bedroom house, expect electricity to be most expensive. It is some of the most expensive in Europe, but most everything else is moderately priced... here is a quick rundown of probably what you would expect.

4 Bedroom house:
Rent: 5000EEK-12000EEK (depending on location and other factors)
Electricity: 1500 (summer) - 3000 EEK (winter)/ mo
Water: 400/ mo
Cable TV/Internet/Phone:
600 EEK
Gas: 16EEK/Liter or about 45 EEK/ Gallon $4.50/gal.

I can of course research international schools for you as well, but feel free to send a private e-mail if you have more questions.
I will definitely support that the international schools in Tallinn are top notch.

Good luck
-Chris
cjacobs86@gmail.com

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Nmelan

11/22/2010 13:29 EST

Hi Sharon,
We are in the exact same situation and I was wondering if you did move to Tallinn in the end and if yes, how your experience has been so far.
I would love to hear from you.
Thanks!
Natacha

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