Cost of Living in Helsinki
Summary of cost of living in Helsinki, Finland:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 5,908.3C$ (3,651.4€), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,588.1C$ (981.4€), excluding rent.
- Helsinki is 18.5% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Helsinki is, on average, 50.7% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 24.27 C$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 145.63 C$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 19.42 C$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 12.54 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 12.94 C$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 7.34 C$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.45 C$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 3.60 C$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.94 C$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.34 C$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.74 C$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 5.14 C$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.36 C$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 9.19 C$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 14.70 C$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.83 C$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 1.39 C$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.63 C$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.83 C$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.79 C$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.09 C$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 2.97 C$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.61 C$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 22.65 C$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 4.82 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.55 C$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 18.45 C$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.18 C$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 116.66 C$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 15.29 C$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.97 C$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 110.68 C$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 2.87 C$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 52,921.26 C$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 53,067.29 C$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 187.02 C$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 40.89 C$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 36.03 C$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 69.76 C$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 51.72 C$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 27.51 C$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 690.92 C$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 18,715.64 C$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 148.59 C$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 60.73 C$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 149.16 C$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 194.08 C$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,711.20 C$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,282.48 C$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,131.00 C$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,249.09 C$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,248.89 C$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 634.40 C$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,751.19 C$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.86 |
Prices in Helsinki
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Last update: 15 December 2025
Last update: 15 December 2025
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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?