Capital city in Uusimaa, Finland
Cost of living in Helsinki
How much a month costs in Helsinki
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,810–4,050 (€2,500–3,600).
Prices in Helsinki
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €1,100–1,700 | $1,240–1,910 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €800–1,200 | $900–1,350 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €30–55 | $34–62 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €110–200 | $124–225 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €12–16 | $13.5–18.0 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €25–40 | $28–45 |
| Cappuccino | €4–5 | $4.5–5.6 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €7–9 | $7.9–10.1 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €3–4 | $3.4–4.5 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €15–25 | $17–28 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | €20–35 | $23–39 |
| Gym membership (month) | €35–60 | $39–68 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €15–30 | $17–34 |
Value for money: 22/100
A value score of 22/100 means Helsinki gives more quality of life per dollar than 21% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 83/100. It's the 4th most affordable of 4 places we cover in Finland.
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Cost of living across Finland
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Cheaper alternatives to Helsinki
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Sibiu | Romania | $1,160–1,690 |
| Santiago de Compostela | Spain | $1,580–2,250 |
| Toledo | Spain | $1,690–2,360 |
| Córdoba | Spain | $1,690–2,360 |
| Coimbra | Portugal | $1,800–2,590 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Helsinki?
About $1,580–2,140 on a lean budget, $2,810–4,050 for a comfortable month and $5,060–7,880 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Helsinki?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €1,100–1,700 ($1,240–1,910) a month in the center and €800–1,200 ($900–1,350) outside it.
How much does food cost in Helsinki?
A local meal is €12–16 ($13.5–18.0); a mid-range restaurant is €25–40 ($28–45) per person.
Is Finland expensive?
Prices in Finland are about 85% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- HSL (Helsinki Region Transport)
- Finavia Helsinki Airport
- My Helsinki
- HUS
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.