Cost of Living in Helsinki
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Summary of cost of living in Helsinki, Finland:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,215.2$ (3,634.9€), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,133.0$ (977.0€), excluding rent.
- Helsinki is 5.4% more expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Helsinki is, on average, 21.8% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 90.00 € | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 11.00 € | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 7.75 € | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 7.00 € | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 4.49 € | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.79 € | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.22 € | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.20 € | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 2.06 € | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.07 € | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.18 € | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.85 € | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.65 € | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 9.09 € | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.13 € | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.86 € | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.01 € | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.75 € | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.49 € | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.68 € | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.83 € | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.61 € | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 14.00 € | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.98 € | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.43 € | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 11.20 € | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.20 € | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 72.10 € | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 7.70 € | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1.83 € | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 66.00 € | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.78 € | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 32,706.00 € | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 32,796.25 € | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 115.58 € | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 25.27 € | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 22.27 € | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 43.12 € | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 29.29 € | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 16.50 € | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 367.14 € | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 12,142.88 € | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 91.83 € | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 37.53 € | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 92.18 € | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 119.94 € | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,052.65 € | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 787.81 € | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,934.78 € | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,378.42 € | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 722.98 € | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 415.79 € | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,969.52 € | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.88 |
Prices in Helsinki
This city had 1733 entries in the past 12 months by 240 different contributors.
Last update: 30 November 2025
Last update: 30 November 2025
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
Nearby Cities:| Cost of Living in Espoo | 13.21 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hameenlinna | 63.23 miles |
| Cost of Living in Lahti | 64.66 miles |
| Cost of Living in Turku | 104.08 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tampere | 110.85 miles |
| Cost of Living in Lappeenranta | 139.27 miles |
| Cost of Living in Jyvaskyla | 167.57 miles |
| Cost of Living in Seinajoki | 223.59 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kuopio | 242.82 miles |
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 EspañolCoste de vida en Helsinki
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Healthcare will abandon you first excuse they find. Then private healthcare is crazy expensive. I made a mistake coming, I wish I was smarter.
that is to be able to live normally, buy food, grocery and on occasion save up for some new phone or computer when desired?