Helsinki
Finland
Updated on August 05, 2025
Overview
Helsinki is the capital and largest city of Finland, located on the southern coast of the country in the Uusimaa region. With a metropolitan population of over 1.3 million inhabitants, it is the economic, political and cultural center of the country. The city combines neoclassical architecture with modern Nordic design, and is known for its high quality of life, excellent education system and proximity to nature.
Average cost of living€2,040.36
Quality of Life90/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€600.00
1-bed flat (center)€1,042.56
1-bed flat (outside)€805.76
3-bed flat (center)€1,825.20
3-bed flat (outside)€1,335.00
Utilities
Basic utilities€109.34
Internet€21.29
Mobile plan€25.57
Transportation
One-way ticket€3.20
Monthly pass€72.10
Taxi start€7.80
Gasoline (1 l)€1.78
Leisure
Cinema ticket€17.20
Fitness club€40.89
Education
Preschool (month)€346.00
Intl. primary (year)€9,728.17
Buying House
sqm in city center€8,076.15
sqm outside center€4,695.11
Advantages
- ✓ Excellent public transportation system
- ✓ High quality of life and safety
- ✓ World-class education system
- ✓ Proximity to nature and green spaces
- ✓ Technology and innovation hub
- ✓ Unique architecture and design
Disadvantages
- × High cost of living
- × Long and very cold winters
- × High housing prices
- × Very short days in winter
- × Competitive job market
- × Finnish language barrier