Cost of Living in Finland
The population of Finland is 5,516,224. The average cost of living in Finland is $2232 and the median after-tax salary is $2365.4
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Restaurants |
Price |
World Range |
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
11.46 $ |
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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
71.63 $ |
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McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
8.12 $ |
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Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
5.73 $ |
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Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
6.69 $ |
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Cappuccino (regular) |
3.59 $ |
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Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
2.32 $ |
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Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.47 $ |
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Markets |
Price |
World Range |
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
0.92 $ |
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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
2.01 $ |
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Rice (white), (1 lb) |
2.07 $ |
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Eggs (regular) (12) |
2.21 $ |
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Local Cheese (1 lb) |
6.67 $ |
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Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
9.63 $ |
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Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
14.31 $ |
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Apples (1 lb) |
2.15 $ |
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Banana (1 lb) |
1.59 $ |
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Oranges (1 lb) |
2.09 $ |
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Tomato (1 lb) |
3.19 $ |
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Potato (1 lb) |
1.0 $ |
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Onion (1 lb) |
1.41 $ |
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Lettuce (1 head) |
1.66 $ |
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Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.4 $ |
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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
11.46 $ |
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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
2.53 $ |
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Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
3.05 $ |
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
8.6 $ |
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Transportation |
Price |
World Range |
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
2.87 $ |
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Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
55.39 $ |
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
5.73 $ |
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Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
1.48 $ |
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
44.89 $ |
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Gasoline (1 gallon) |
2.13 $ |
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Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
25452.73 $ |
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Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
25868.39 $ |
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Utilities (Monthly) |
Price |
World Range |
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
111.96 $ |
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1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) |
0.07 $ |
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Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
21.76 $ |
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Sports And Leisure |
Price |
World Range |
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
37.15 $ |
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Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
23.54 $ |
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Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
14.33 $ |
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Childcare |
Price |
World Range |
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
287.26 $ |
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International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
6471.77 $ |
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Clothing And Shoes |
Price |
World Range |
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
82.12 $ |
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1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
35.55 $ |
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1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
77.35 $ |
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1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
114.82 $ |
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Rent Per Month |
Price |
World Range |
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
779.61 $ |
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Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
630.58 $ |
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Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
1151.15 $ |
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Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
910.62 $ |
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Buy Apartment Price |
Price |
World Range |
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
4588.23 $ |
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
2773.83 $ |
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Salaries And Financing |
Price |
World Range |
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
2365.4 $ |
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Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate |
1.39 % |
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Finland
OVERALL RISK: LOW
Finland is very safe to visit, and its capital, Helsinki, is ranked 9th on the list of safest and most dangerous cities in the world. Use your common sense and your trip should go smoothly.
TRANSPORT & TAXIS RISK: LOW
Transportation in Finland is very safe and reliable, even though the roads can get a bit dangerous during winter. Also, be careful on public transport, as it's the place where pickpockets operate.
PICKPOCKETS RISK: LOW
Helsinki is filled with tourists, and naturally it attracts a bunch of pickpockets and here's the strange part: they are usually foreigners! Be careful when carrying your valuables and never leave them out of your sight.
NATURAL DISASTERS RISK: LOW
As for natural disasters, Finland is threatened by occasional flooding during winter, as well as snow storms: snow can start falling as early as November and continue falling until May and many parts and cities of Finland have a thick layer of blanket of snow. However, generally, Finland doesn't have many natural disasters to worry about.
MUGGING RISK: LOW
Do not fear mugging or kidnapping in Finland, since it is a rare occurrence here. Still, do not accept any unsolicited help or drinks from anyone you don't know (even though drink spiking is also not an issue in this country).
TERRORISM RISK: LOW
There haven't been recent terrorist attacks in Finland, but they shouldn't be ruled out, so you should remain vigilant and be aware of your surroundings at all times.
SCAMS RISK: LOW
Finland is not actually known for scams, but where there are tourists - there will always be scams. Bear in mind that Finnish police are one of the least corrupt in the world, and they never take money to let you off the hook. So do not ever give money to a person who presents him/herself as a police officer.
WOMEN TRAVELERS RISK: LOW
Women traveling alone should have no problems in Finland. You should use your common sense, and be careful at night, avoid desert and poorly lit streets, and finding yourself alone with strange people in abandoned areas. Apart from that, you should have no safety problems in Finland.
Visas
Most countries do not need a visa to enter Finland for any stays shorter than 90 days. Any longer than than, you will have to obtain a visa. Finnish government might require for you to prove your paying ability, in order to prove you are able to finance your entire trip. Also, make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months after your planned date of return. However, if you are not sure about your visa status, visit www.doyouneedvisa.com which will let you know whether or not you need visa based on your nationality and the country you want to visit.
Currency
The official currency in Finland is euro. ATMs are widely available and credit cards accepted in most establishments. It is advised that you exchange your money in official banks and exchange offices.
Weather
The best time to visit Finland varies from month to month and depends on the goal of your trip: for plenty of snow and winter activities, spending time with Santa in Lapland and riding a husky driven sleigh, December to March is the best time for you. For springtime sun and fresh post-winter air, April to May is the period. For long and warm summer days, opt for June, July and August. During summer days, the temperature is about 15-20°C, and during winter, the temperature drops as low as -25 °C.
Airports
The main and busiest airport in Finland is the Helsinki Airport in Vantaa. Helsinki-Malmi is the second-busiest airport in Finland.
Travel Insurance
Just like anywhere else, we recommend getting travel insurance when traveling to Finland, since it covers not only medical problems, but also theft and loss of valuables.