Living in Helsinki

Helsinki

Nordic design, seaside calm, and saunas galore.
Photo by Tapio Haaja
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Helsinki, a city that's both slick and cosy in equal measures. In winter, it's a snowy wonderland, and in summer, sun bathes the city with a golden glow. Make sure to visit the parks that perfectly balance the city's modern buildings. You'll find friendly locals ready to show off their city to you and a pace that's just right for strolls around town or coffee at a local café.

The Good

  • 🎉 Decent nightlife
  • 😋 Decent food options
  • Coffee
  • 👮 Safe
  • 📡 Strong wifi coverage
  • 🚌 Good public transport
  • 🤿 Scuba diving
  • ⛱️ Decent beach
  • 🛍️ Shopping

The Bad

  • 💰 Relatively expensive
  • 🚘 Traffic
  • 🗑️ Pollution
  • 🥶 Cold winters
  • 🤼 Crowded

Living costs

Estimated Monthly Living Cost
Helsinki
Cheapest () Costliest ()
Finland
0%
cheaper than Finland median
201st
Cheapest out of 291 RoamRank places
  • The average salary in Helsinki is
  • It's about 65% more expensive to live in Helsinki than it is Medellin
  • You can expect to spend around $2,227.99 per month living here

Work

Internet
60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data
PAYG Sim Card
30 Day / Unlimited Data
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Airalo eSim
Global eSims for Instant Connectivity
Buy
Coffee
Regular (8-10oz)
Co-Working Space
Per Month
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Living

Apartment (1 bed)
Median Rent Per Month
Apartment (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Airbnb (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Utilities
Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage Collection Per Month
Water
0.33 liter bottle

Leisure

Meal
Cheap Restaurant
Meal for 2
Mid Range Restaurant
Local Beer
330ml Bottle
Cocktail
Standard Measure
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Bottle of Wine
Mid range
Gym Membership
Per Month
Cigarettes
20 pack
Cinema
Admission Per Person
  • Prices are estimates and should be used as a guide only. We accept no responsibility for inaccuracies in data.
  • Prices adjusted to reflect exchange rates as of 3rd Jun 2026

Safety

Very Safe

Helsinki is known for its low crime rates and high standard of living, making it very safe for visitors.

Internet speed

Good

Download
143.4Mbps
Upload
25Mbps
Latency
19.6ms
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Time difference

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When to visit

Current weather
The weather in June is cold with temperatures around 7°

Average temperatures

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