Helsinki travel budget

Helsinki: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Helsinki

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Helsinki for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 83 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 20 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2083* (1876 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 135 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 52 per person
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 19 per person

Total budget:

$ 4428* (3976 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 164 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 93 per person
  • $ 31 per person
  • $ 38 per person

Total budget:

$ 6795* (6090 €)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Helsinki compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Helsinki in 2024 is 12% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Helsinki in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Helsinki by expense type

Restaurant budget in Helsinki

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Helsinki is 14% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 18/person
($ 15 to $ 34)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 51/person
($ 34 to $ 67)

33% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 13/person
($ 11 to $ 15)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 8.9 for 500ml
($ 6.7 to $ 12)

49% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.6 for 330ml
($ 1.9 to $ 4.5)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 5/cup
($ 3.3 to $ 6.7)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 3.1/can
($ 2 to $ 4.5)

25% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.1/bottle
($ 1.5 to $ 3.3)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Helsinki

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Helsinki is 31% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 119/night
($ 59 to $ 322)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 117/night
($ 55 to $ 313)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 153/night
($ 61 to $ 454)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 239
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 175/night
($ 101 to $ 310)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 322
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 267/night
($ 158 to $ 496)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 486
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 113/month
($ 53 to $ 284)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 172
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 150/month
($ 54 to $ 404)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 166/month
($ 93 to $ 378)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 162/month
($ 101 to $ 331)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Family room
Family room
$ 242/month
($ 83 to $ 693)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Helsinki

On average, the price of supermarket food in Helsinki is 15% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.5/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.9)

36% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 3/500g
($ 1.6 to $ 4.5)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 3.1/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 5.6)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.2/12 eggs
($ 2.3 to $ 5.1)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 14/kg
($ 6.7 to $ 17)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 2.6/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 3.3)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.2/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 6.7)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.2)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.1
($ 1.1 to $ 3.3)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Helsinki

On average, the price of transport in Helsinki is 43% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 3.3/ticket
($ 3.3 to $ 3.5)

32% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.3/km
($ 1.2 to $ 1.9)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2.1/litre
($ 2 to $ 2.3)

120% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 7.8
($ 5.6 to $ 12)

121% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Car hire
Car hire
$ 44/24hrs
($ 30 to $ 80)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Helsinki

On average, budget for leisure activities in Helsinki is 33% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 19/ticket
($ 17 to $ 23)

36% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 28/hr
($ 17 to $ 45)

29% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Helsinki

On average, shopping budget in Helsinki is 29% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 12/pack
($ 11 to $ 14)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 102
($ 51 to $ 144)

93% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 34
($ 22 to $ 56)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Helsinki
New York City → Helsinki
New York City → Helsinki
$ 977
(fair price: $ 683)
Manchester → Helsinki
Manchester → Helsinki
Manchester → Helsinki
$ 281
(fair price: $ 205)
Edinburgh → Helsinki
Edinburgh → Helsinki
Edinburgh → Helsinki
$ 250
(fair price: $ 176)
London → Helsinki
London → Helsinki
London → Helsinki
$ 152
(fair price: $ 117)
Los Angeles → Helsinki
Los Angeles  → Helsinki
Los Angeles  → Helsinki
$ 924
(fair price: $ 731)
Dublin → Helsinki
Dublin → Helsinki
Dublin → Helsinki
$ 239
(fair price: $ 170)

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About this information on the cost of living in Helsinki

The information about the cost of living in Helsinki shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Helsinki was updated on 24-09-2024.

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