Cost of Living in Helsinki, Finland

Helsinki has a cost of living index of 75/100 (New York = 100). It is 25% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

75/100
Cost Index
$3,050/mo
Median Income
75/100
Safety Index
temperate
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 72/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,130/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$865/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$2,050/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 65/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.3/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$2.7/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$2.15/kg
Dining OutScore: 60/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$18/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$73/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$11/meal
TransportationScore: 50/100
Monthly Transit Pass$67/month
One-Way Ticket$3.24/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.62/km
UtilitiesScore: 50/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$132/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$28/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$27/month
HealthcareScore: 75/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$117/visit
Dentist Visit$88/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$18/course
EntertainmentScore: 55/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$13/ticket
Theater Ticket$42/ticket
Museum Entry$16/ticket
FitnessScore: 55/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$50/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$24/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$9/entry
Personal CareScore: 55/100
Haircut (Men)$24/cut
Haircut (Women)$48/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$6.5/bottle
ClothingScore: 60/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$70/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$42/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$95/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

95 Mbps
Internet Speed
$350
Coworking/Month
excellent
Café WiFi
high
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
78/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Kallio, Punavuori, Kamppi

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Helsinki cheap to live in?

Helsinki has a cost of living index of 75/100, where New York = 100. It is 25% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,500–$2,100 per month.

How much does rent cost in Helsinki?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Helsinki costs approximately $1,130/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $865/month.

Is Helsinki good for digital nomads?

Helsinki has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 95 Mbps, café wifi reliability is excellent, and coworking spaces run about $350/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Helsinki?

The median net monthly salary in Helsinki is approximately $3,050 USD. The income tax rate is around 32%.

How does Helsinki compare to New York for cost of living?

Helsinki (cost index 75) is 25% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $625/month by moving from New York to Helsinki.

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