Summary of The Cost of Living in Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person in Helsinki is $2,442.00 including rent, or $1,342.00 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) in Helsinki is $3,318.70 including rent, or $2,218.70 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) in Helsinki is $4,598.20 including rent, or $3,168.20 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living in Helsinki ranges from $29,304.00 for a single person to $39,824.40 for a couple, and $55,178.40 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $16,104.00 for a single person to $26,624.40 for a couple, and $38,018.40 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living in Helsinki, baseline monthly expenses range from $1,483.00 for a single person to $1,975.40 for a couple, and $2,747.40 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $708.00 for a single person to $1,200.40 for a couple, and $1,739.90 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living in Helsinki, estimated monthly expenses range from $4,047.00 for a single person to $5,515.40 for a couple, and $7,583.40 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $2,397.00 for a single person to $3,865.40 for a couple, and $5,438.40 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person in Helsinki is $4,400.00, which is 227.9% more than the average monthly cost of living and 521.5% more than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
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| Monthly rent for your primary residence (apartments, houses, condos) | |||
| Monthly electricity bill | |||
| Monthly running water bill | |||
| Monthly broadband internet subscription with unlimited data and cable TV | |||
| Monthly gas and heating expenses | |||
| Monthly mobile phone plan with data and calling | |||
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| Monthly expenses for basic household supplies and personal hygiene items (toiletries, cleaning supplies, and paper products) | |||
| Monthly transportation costs (public transit, vehicle ownership, or ride-sharing) | |||
| Monthly expenses for movies, coffee, drinks, and social activities (excluding shopping & dining) | |||
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| Monthly gym membership | |||
| Monthly expenses for laundry and housekeeping services | |||
| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
| Monthly childcare and school fees | |||
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Expense Distribution
Salary Info
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Salary Range (Monthly) |
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