Cost of Living in Finland
Summary of cost of living in Finland:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $4,058.3 (€3,477.4), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,096.6 (€939.6), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Finland is, on average, 0.6% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Finland is, on average, 44.3% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | €15.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | €80.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | €11.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | €7.50 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €8.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | €4.38 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.65 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | €2.04 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €1.19 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | €2.16 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | €1.09 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €3.04 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | €3.58 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | €5.49 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | €8.89 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | €1.08 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | €0.85 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | €1.01 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | €1.77 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | €0.51 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | €0.72 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €1.92 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | €1.62 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €12.99 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | €3.11 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €3.25 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | €11.44 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | €3.20 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | €62.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | €8.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | €2.17 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €59.70 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €1.82 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | €32,706.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | €32,492.30 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €121.85 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €25.52 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €22.76 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €39.98 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €26.47 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | €15.50 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | €342.58 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | €9,465.89 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €85.29 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €38.30 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €92.21 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €128.79 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €765.67 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €621.05 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €1,338.63 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €1,025.36 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €396.95 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €232.74 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €2,632.32 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.86 | |
Prices in Finland
This country had 3222 entries in the past 12 months by 306 different contributors.
Last update: 14 May 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 14 May 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Sources and References
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By City in Finland
Rank |
City |
Cost of Living Index |
Rent Index |
Cost of Living Plus Rent Index |
Groceries Index |
Restaurant Price Index |
Local Purchasing Power Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espoo | 74.9 | 27.8 | 53.2 | 74.9 | 82.4 | 126.1 | |
| Helsinki | 73.6 | 29.0 | 53.1 | 71.0 | 80.8 | 122.5 | |
| Tampere | 67.8 | 22.7 | 47.0 | 69.4 | 72.9 | 142.6 | |
| Turku | 67.7 | 19.4 | 45.4 | 67.9 | 77.4 | 125.6 | |
| Oulu | 65.3 | 18.7 | 43.8 | 64.1 | 76.6 | 122.0 |
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Cost of Living by Administrative Unit in Finland:
Cost of Living in Etelä-Karjala
Cost of Living in Etelä-Pohjanmaa
Cost of Living in Etelä-Savo
Cost of Living in Kainuu
Cost of Living in Kanta-Häme
Cost of Living in Keski-Pohjanmaa
Cost of Living in Keski-Suomi
Cost of Living in Kymenlaakso
Cost of Living in Lappi
Cost of Living in Pirkanmaa
Cost of Living in Pohjois-Karjala
Cost of Living in Pohjois-Pohjanmaa
Cost of Living in Pohjois-Savo
Cost of Living in Päijät-Häme
Cost of Living in Satakunta
Cost of Living in Uusimaa
Cost of Living in Varsinais-Suomi
Cost of Living in Österbotten
Cost of Living in Etelä-Pohjanmaa
Cost of Living in Etelä-Savo
Cost of Living in Kainuu
Cost of Living in Kanta-Häme
Cost of Living in Keski-Pohjanmaa
Cost of Living in Keski-Suomi
Cost of Living in Kymenlaakso
Cost of Living in Lappi
Cost of Living in Pirkanmaa
Cost of Living in Pohjois-Karjala
Cost of Living in Pohjois-Pohjanmaa
Cost of Living in Pohjois-Savo
Cost of Living in Päijät-Häme
Cost of Living in Satakunta
Cost of Living in Uusimaa
Cost of Living in Varsinais-Suomi
Cost of Living in Österbotten
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 DeutschLebenshaltungskosten in Finnland
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 PortuguêsCusto de Vida na Finlândia
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 ItalianoCosto della vita in Finlandia
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