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Finland

Trust 100
Cities tracked
23
Local currency
88
Relocation

Living here, beyond cost

Visa-free for
193 passports
Official policy
Safety index
77 / 100
Numbeo 2025
Median fixed internet
150 Mbps
200 Mbps mobile
Top income tax
57.0%
VAT 26% · Corp 20%
Finland

About Finland

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$844
Family of 4 / mo
$2,166
Internet
110.34Mbps
Interest rate
1%
Inflation
0.8%
Population
5.6M

Finland is a beautiful country in Northern Europe known for its stunning natural landscapes and friendly people. It is famous for its thousands of lakes and forests, making it a great place for outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and skiing. The capital city, Helsinki, is vibrant and full of culture, with many museums, cafes, and parks to explore.

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

  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesroughUSD $107.15
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)roughUSD $49.15
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)roughUSD $112.89
  • Men's Dress ShoesroughUSD $159.83

Financial

  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxroughUSD $3,250
  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)roughUSD $1.18

Food - Beverages

  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)roughUSD $3.16
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)roughUSD $8.6
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)roughUSD $7.93
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)roughUSD $1.95
  • CappuccinoroughUSD $4.87

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceroughUSD $15.87
  • Upscale Dinner for TworoughUSD $92.55
  • Fast Food ComboroughUSD $10.58

Food - Grocery

  • Beef Round (1 kg)roughUSD $19.8
  • Apples (1 kg)roughUSD $3.01
  • Bananas (1 kg)roughUSD $2.21
  • Oranges (1 kg)roughUSD $2.85
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)roughUSD $4.4
  • Potatoes (1 kg)roughUSD $1.35
  • Midrange Bottle of WineroughUSD $15.87
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)roughUSD $11.9
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)roughUSD $13.35
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)roughUSD $9.32
  • Dozen EggsroughUSD $3
  • White Rice (1 kg)roughUSD $2.8

Housing

  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterroughUSD $1,094
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterroughUSD $886.45
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterroughUSD $1,567
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterroughUSD $1,231
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterroughUSD $563.01
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterroughUSD $344.22

Leisure

  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)roughUSD $18.51
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)roughUSD $404.46
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)roughUSD $9,214
  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)roughUSD $50.92
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)roughUSD $31.33

Transportation

  • One-Way Local Transport FareroughUSD $3.97
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassroughUSD $76.68
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideroughUSD $8
  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmroughUSD $3.29
  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitroughUSD $62.14
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarroughUSD $34,374
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarroughUSD $35,463

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentroughUSD $150.74
  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)roughUSD $30.37
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How we calculate these numbers

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