Average Cost of Living
Planning a move to Finland? Here’s everything you need to know about housing, salaries, education, and healthcare costs before moving to Finland.
For a two-parent, two-child family, it costs US$5524 | €5634 per month; US$66282 | €67608 per year to live in Finland. The calculation includes 2-room apartment rental costs, a car loan monthly payment, utilities, groceries, entertainment, and a 2-week vacation once a year.
A cost of living in Helsinki City Center for a family of 4 is US$6324 | €6450 per month; US$75882 | €77400 per year that is 15% higher than outside of the Helsinki metropolitan area.
Single person monthly costs in Helsinki start at US$1520 | €1550, US$18235 | €18600 per year.
Housing
Helsinki rent (40m²)
€ 912 / month
Finland rent (40m²)
€ 652 / month
Helsinki home price (100m²)
€ 509000
Finland home price (100m²)
€ 242000
Utilities
Energy bill (40m²)
€ 50 / month
Water bill
€ 20 / month
5G Internet
€ 30 / month
Mobile phone plan
€ 26 / month
Transportation
Monthly bus pass
€ 50 / month
Petrol 95E
€ 2.3 / liter
E-car charging
€ 0.32 / min
Healthcare
Doctor’s visit
€ 0-20
Dentist’s visit
€ 13.3
Vet visit
€ 39
Food & Drinks
1l Milk
€ 0.95
10 Eggs
€ 2.10
Bread
€ 2.3
Beer (HEINEKEN)
€ 3.5 / 50cl
Cup of coffee
€ 2.5
Lunch
€ 12
Services
Women haircut
€ 55
Yoga class
€ 19
Cinema ticket
€ 15
