Median monthly budget · single · city center
$1,945/mo
Across 1 city we track
Couple
$2,515
Family of 4
$4,735
Median local salary (after tax)$3,350/mo
City-by-city damage report
Rent — the biggest line item
City1BR center1BR outside3BR center
Helsinki$1,210$950$2,350Source: Numbeo. Prices in USD.
Grocery prices — the supermarket reality check
Median across 1 city
Milk (1L)$1.35
Bread (loaf)$2.51
Eggs (12)$3.95
Chicken (1kg)$12
Apples (1kg)$3.04
Water (1.5L)$1.10
Wine (mid-range)$14
Eating out — because you won't cook every night
Median prices across 1 city
Cheap meal$16
Mid-range dinner for 2$93
Cappuccino$5.20
Getting around — or trying to
Median prices across 1 city
Monthly pass$72
Single ride$3.40
Gasoline (1L)$2.05
Finland vs. the neighbors
🇫🇮Finland(this country)
$1,945/mo🇷🇴Romania
$2,059/mo🇬🇷Greece
$2,323/mo🇭🇺Hungary
$2,402/mo🇷🇸Serbia
$2,405/mo🇹🇷Turkey
$2,444/moFrequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to live in Finland?▼
Across 1 cities, a single person spends a median of $1,945/month including rent. Helsinki is the cheapest at $1,945/mo.
What is the average rent in Finland?▼
Median rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in the city center is $1,210/month across 1 cities we track.
What is the average salary in Finland?▼
The median monthly net salary (after tax) across 1 cities is about $3,350, based on Numbeo data.
Cost data sourced from Numbeo. Updated periodically.