A single person in Helsinki typically spends about €1,800 to €2,200 a month in 2027, including rent. A one-bedroom flat costs roughly €1,000 to €1,100 a month in the centre and €800 to €850 further out, and a 30-day HSL AB travel pass costs €61.60 on a continuous subscription.
Helsinki is more expensive than the Baltic capitals but often cheaper than Stockholm, Copenhagen or Oslo.
Rent And Housing
Rent is the largest cost. Kamppi, Punavuori and Kallio are central and popular, while Vantaa, Espoo suburbs and outer Helsinki are cheaper.
Housing
Typical Monthly Cost
One-bed flat, city centre
€1,000 to €1,100
One-bed flat, outside centre
€800 to €850
30 m² studio, city centre
About €870
Transport
HSL runs Helsinki’s buses, trams, metro, commuter trains and the Suomenlinna ferry on one ticket.
Ticket
Price
30-day AB pass, continuous subscription
€61.60
30-day AB pass, single month
€73.90
Single AB ticket
About €3.20
Food And Everyday Costs
Groceries for one adult cost around €310 a month on a modest budget. Eating out is relatively expensive, so many workers rely on subsidised lunches.
Monthly Budgets
A single person spends roughly €980 to €1,100 a month before rent, or about €1,800 to €2,200 including a one-bedroom flat. Families should budget considerably more for larger homes.
