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$5662 | €4742 per month; US$67948 | €56904 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$6618 | €5542 per month; US$79411 | €66504 per year that is 17% higher than outside of the Helsinki metropolitan area.
Single person monthly costs in Helsinki start at US$1879 | €1574, US$22554 | €18888 per year.
Housing
Helsinki rent (40m²)
€ 840 / month
Finland rent (40m²)
€ 560 / month
Helsinki home price (100m²)
€ 312000
Finland home price (100m²)
€ 144000
Utilities
Energy bill (40m²)
€ 30 / month
Water bill
€ 20 / month
4G Internet
€ 30 / month
Mobile phone plan
€ 26 / month
Transportation
Monthly bus pass
€ 50 / month
Petrol 95E
€ 1.55 / liter
E-car charging
€ 0.22 / min
Healthcare
Doctor’s visit
€ 0-20
Dentist’s visit
€ 10.4
Vet visit
€ 30
Food & Drinks
1l Milk
€ 0.80
10 Eggs
€ 1.40
Bread
€ 1.70
Beer (HEINEKEN)
€ 2.90 / 50cl
Cup of coffee
€ 2
Lunch
€ 12
Services
Women haircut
€ 45
Yoga class
€ 15
Cinema ticket
€ 13
