Cost of Living in Helsinki
Summary of cost of living in Helsinki, Finland:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are C$5,933.3 (€3,664.3), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are C$1,589.7 (€981.8), excluding rent.
- Helsinki is 17.9% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Helsinki is, on average, 49.3% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | C$24.29 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | C$145.73 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | C$21.05 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | C$12.95 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | C$11.33 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | C$7.63 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | C$4.91 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | C$3.88 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | C$1.98 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | C$3.21 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | C$1.68 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | C$5.56 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | C$7.01 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | C$8.84 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | C$14.61 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | C$1.80 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | C$1.42 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | C$1.64 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | C$2.55 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | C$0.80 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | C$1.11 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | C$3.06 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | C$2.42 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | C$22.25 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | C$5.30 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | C$5.94 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | C$19.43 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | C$5.18 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | C$116.74 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | C$23.32 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | C$2.97 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | C$110.75 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | C$3.12 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | C$52,957.84 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | C$54,253.31 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | C$172.57 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | C$40.24 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | C$37.44 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | C$69.01 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | C$51.60 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | C$27.53 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | C$683.31 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | C$18,343.61 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | C$132.76 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | C$63.95 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | C$155.17 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | C$226.72 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | C$1,810.18 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | C$1,261.36 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | C$3,486.70 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | C$2,481.87 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | C$1,292.74 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | C$590.03 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | C$4,468.68 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.04 | |
Prices in Helsinki
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Last update: 9 June 2026
Last update: 9 June 2026
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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?