🇫🇮 Europe — Schengen
Helsinki, Finland
Europe — Schengen ✓ Live Numbeo data
High quality of life; cheaper than other Nordics; long dark winters
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Helsinki climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 27,709 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 226 Mbps | 130 Mbps | 7 ms | 20,379 |
| Mobile | 236 Mbps | 36.6 Mbps | 16 ms | 7,330 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 0.863 EUR, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $1,138 | EUR 982 |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $2,434 | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $4,248 | EUR 3,664 |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $3,200 | EUR 2,760 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $1,296 | EUR 1,118 |
| 1BR outside center | $903 | EUR 779 |
| 3BR city center | $2,497 | EUR 2,153 |
| 3BR outside center | $1,777 | EUR 1,533 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $926 | EUR 798 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $422 | EUR 364 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $17.39 | EUR 15.00 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $104.35 | EUR 90.00 |
| Fast food combo | $15.07 | EUR 13.00 |
| Beef (per lb) | $10.47 | EUR 9.03 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $2.12 | EUR 1.83 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $124 | EUR 107 |
| Phone plan / mo | $29 | EUR 24.85 |
| Internet / mo | $27 | EUR 23.12 |
| Gym membership / mo | $49 | EUR 42.62 |
| Cinema ticket | $19.71 | EUR 17.00 |
| Preschool / mo | $489 | EUR 422 |
| International school / yr | $13,134 | EUR 11,329 |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $37,919 | EUR 32,706 |
Visa, taxes & legal in Finland
Country-level research that applies to living in Helsinki — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 5/10 · cross-border collection 8/10 — legal detail → |
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo