Oulu, Finland

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Finland

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About Oulu, Finland

Costs exclude rent

Single / month

$777

Family of 4 / mo

$1,996

Avg salary (after tax)

$3,782

Oulu is a beautiful city in Finland , located by the Gulf of Bothnia. It is known for its stunning nature, with many parks and lakes where people can enjoy outdoor activities. Oulu is famous for its technology and innovation, often called a "smart city" because it uses advanced technology to improve daily life.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

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Fashion

Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $38.35
Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $100.48
Men's Dress ShoesUSD $255.59
Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $115.68

Financial

Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $1.18
Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $3,521

Food - Beverages

CappuccinoUSD $4.3
Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $1.93
Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $7.6
Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $8.26
Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $2.84

Food - Dining

Fast Food ComboUSD $9.91
Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $72.71
Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $15.87

Food - Grocery

Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $1.92
Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $15.87
Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $10.91
Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $10.42
Onions (1 kg)USD $2.29
Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $5.55
Milk (1 litre)USD $1.45
Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $5.09
White Rice (1 kg)USD $3.62
Dozen EggsUSD $2.82
Potatoes (1 kg)USD $1.16
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $11.83
Beef Round (1 kg)USD $21.95
Apples (1 kg)USD $4.29
Bananas (1 kg)USD $2.21
Oranges (1 kg)USD $3.26
Lettuce (1 Head)USD $2.08

Housing

Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $445.23
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $881.38
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $639
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $1,206
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $1,061
Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $276.35

Leisure

Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $42.97
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $23.36
Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $19.83
Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $639
Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $16,129

Transportation

Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $3.4
Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $7.8
Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $35,167
1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $58.7
Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $69.4
Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $38,473
One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $4.56

Utilities (Monthly)

Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $32.23
Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $120.73