What is the cost of living in Helsinki?

The cost of living in Helsinki is 50.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 49.7). Groceries are 28.4% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 11.0% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 1,071 per month. Local purchasing power index is 117.9 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Finland?

In Finland, a gross salary of EUR 50,000 per year results in approximately EUR 3,083 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 26.0%). Use our Finland tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇫🇮 Finland · #150 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Helsinki?

Q: Should I move to Helsinki?

Helsinki, Finland has a cost of living 50.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 49.7). It is ranked #150 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is strong (index: 117.9 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Finland earning EUR 50,000 gross take home approximately EUR 3,083/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

50.3% cheaper than NYC, and purchasing power is strong.

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-50.3%

vs NYC

EUR 1,071

1-BR, city centre

EUR 3,083

Net take-home

Strong

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Example: EUR 50,000 gross/year in Finland → EUR 3,083/month net after tax (26% effective rate). Full Finland tax breakdown →

Cost breakdown: Helsinki

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

49.7 Expensive

Rent

28.7 Very affordable

Groceries

71.6 Moderate

Restaurants

89.0 Above average

Purchasing Power

117.9 Strong

Rent in Helsinki

1-BR, city centre EUR 1,071/mo

1-BR, outside centre EUR 802/mo

3-BR, city centre EUR 2,069/mo

3-BR, outside centre EUR 1,535/mo

Save by going outside centre 25% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Finland take-home pay

EUR 50,000 → EUR 3,083/Net take-home (26% effective rate, single filer)

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Considering alternatives?

Cities in the same country or region with a comparable cost of living.

🇫🇮 Espoo

Finland

CoL index 49.2

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🇫🇮 Tampere

Finland

CoL index 46.6

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🇫🇮 Oulu

Finland

CoL index 43.4

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