Helsinki Prices

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So, how much you will actually need to spend in Finland!
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🍔 McDonald's/Burger King: around 6-8 euros for a regular burger (burger, fries, and any soft drink).
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☕ Coffee/Latte/Cappuccino in cafes: 3-5 euros. (Well, just about the same as back home).
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🚉 Metro: One ticket is 3.2 euros – valid for 1 hour and 10 minutes if purchased from the machine. But if you go into an "R-kioski" store and ask for a metro ticket, you will get a card for the same price that is valid for 2 hours. 😏
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🥖 Bread: a minimum of 2 euros! Quite expensive and not very tasty! I found my way out! I go to "Lidl" and buy a ciabatta there for 1 euro! Tasty, always fresh and cheap! 👌🏼
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🍺 Beer: a minimum of 3 euros for a 0.3 liter can. All alcoholic drinks are pretty pricey here. The country is doing everything to make you drink less. 😵
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🎡 Wheel of Helsinki: 12 euros for one ride. 😄
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🏛 Museums: Entrance to the Museum of Contemporary Art "Kiasma" is 10-14 euros. But! The first Friday of the month is free! 😌
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👚👖👞 Clothing/Shoes: Zara, Mango, H&M, Monki are cheaper here than in many other places! I buy pants/jeans in H&M now for 10-15 euros, t-shirts for 4-10 euros!
I hope this post has been helpful for you! ❤️ »

« ABOUT PRICES IN FINLAND

You can read useful posts about Finland and specifically about Helsinki here. 😊 I know that among my subscribers there are people who visit Finland quite often. Some live here, while others are simply interested in learning more about this country and its culture.

What is expensive in Finland? What’s better to save on?

1) Personal hygiene products. 🪥
Toothpaste, soap, toilet paper, deodorant (usually around €4 for a regular one, do you want to pay that? 😅), and wet wipes may cost you about €2. You got it, all similar stuff is quite PRICY!

2) Lunch in a café. 🍽️🥪
No secret here, Finns pay a lot (average €2700 per month). That’s why significant taxes are applied everywhere. Want something relatively cheap? Go to McDonald’s or Burger King. (Though that’s still costly for Finland, it’s understandable. 💸 A typical meal goes for about €7-8)

3) Alcohol and tobacco. 🍻🚬
Just to say, a can of beer 0.3 usually costs at least €3-5. And a pack of cigarettes runs about €6-7.

4) Food. 🍞🍗🍌
Bread, bakery products, meat, fish, caviar, lemons, bananas, condensed milk, coffee, chips, green peas/corn, and drinks cost quite a lot. VERY EXPENSIVE. 😠
However, some products are cheaper compared to other places, for example, fresh produce.

5) Public transport. 🚍🚆
Public transport is especially not cheap, especially when it’s cold, and you’re without a car. 🥶 A metro ride within Helsinki is €2.9, and if you travel to the Espoo area, it’s €5.5 (plus/minus a small change, not exactly sure 😂). Trams and buses are €3.2. Also, a one-hour ticket (metro/local public transport) is valid for one hour and 10 minutes after purchase. 😏

I’ve outlined for you the essential differences in prices that haunt me to this day. 😅
Save it so you don’t lose track. 💘 »

« How to capture the scent of Spring in a photo?? And only 2 euros for a bouquet😆 Why don't we have such prices 😈 »

« Very early morning in Helsinki. I named the Ferris wheel Helsinki Eye, but it's actually called Helsinki Sky Wheel. A 12-minute ride costs 12 euros. It's not very high, quick, and pricey, but comfortable and interesting. »

« "Even though Finnish prices surprised me immensely (or thoughtlessly?), I can't resist walking past my favorite chocolate." »

« My friend is just as surprised by the outrageous prices in this wonderful city. »

« So, Finland through my eyes, or rather, what I've gathered about life in this country: 1) The price of Finnish gasoline is about €1.70-1.80 per liter, similar to Greece. Their fuel is more environmentally friendly, using various bio-additives, which positively impacts the ecology—there's no smog over the city. 2) Finns are long-livers; both men and women live an average of 86-87 years. No wonder—the ecology is maintained at a high level! 3) Most of the locals have light-colored hair—blondes, and the kids are often quite fair-haired. Finns are generally large; both men and women, as well as teenagers, are tall or at least robust. 4) It's normal to spot pheasants, hares, and foxes in parks. The pheasants, in particular, are as common as pigeons, but feeding them is a no-go! If you do, a Finn might report you, and a few minutes later, a policeman could fine you a hefty amount—with the motto that you’re harming the birds with your harmful food! 5) Prices are high, from cafes to housing. A two-bedroom apartment in Helsinki costs around €1 million. For drinks, a pint of beer for guys sets you back about €7, while meals range from €10-€13 per dish, and fast food starts at €4 for a small pastry. 6) Fishing is popular here—get a license and fish wherever and however you like, with a rich variety of catch. The waters are clean, and everything is closely monitored. 7) It may seem like a city of half a million, similar to Vladivostok, but it boasts more than 80 museums, galleries, and exhibition halls. I challenge the idea that there's nothing to do in Finland—it's expensive, yes, but there's plenty of variety! »

« You can see how the church has learned to make money... They sell all sorts of things! Stickers with angels, strange postcards, jam for 9 dollars for 150 grams... They even have sales!.. And not just sales?! They sell a variety of beers... Beer, wine, cider... Salt for 6 dollars. Why not?.. That's how we live ;) »

« I got a little horse at a flea market as a gift because it was white, and I was all in white too. I bought the picture for 1 euro. Such joy! 😊 »

« A little trip to Finland - the northernmost country I've seen, but there's nothing that really captivated me there. However, the prices are shocking 😱 (Metro €2.5 😨). »

« Prices in Helsinki can be a bit high, but it was impossible not to try the local berries when they're sold on every corner. »

« An interesting way to spend the night in Helsinki is to take a ferry to Tallinn :) In this wonderful way, for just 26 dollars for two, even with the current exchange rate, we got a comfortable overnight stay with a sea view! Tomorrow at 10:30, we’ll be back in Helsinki again. »

« Ferris wheel for 17.50€ »

« In Helsinki, it's also not hard to find delicious craft beer. For instance, there's a variety from Brooklyn brewed since supposedly the 1950s, along with Finnish apple cider. The only downside is that they are quite overpriced here — a bottle costs around 6 euros. »

« For those on a budget like me: with average meal prices in Helsinki around €25-35, you can indulge in unlimited delicious food here for just €7.90. And that's exactly what I did :) »

« All around, there are fish delicacies. Prices - wow!! »

« "Finnish peonies for you at night and a tale about the outrageous prices of peonies in the market - a single peony costs 5€!" »

« The hotel where we stayed in Helsinki is located in the center and has a 108-year history. We booked for 2 nights - 200$. »

« Answering the question about my flea market treasures in Helsinki: here they are, all for 3.5 euros :) »

« Helsinki is seen by locals as almost a suburb. Just a 6-hour journey and you're in Finland! For students, it’s the perfect country for a getaway. A day trip used to cost only 15 euros... add 5 euros for a quick snack and you're off for a change of scenery! 😊✈️ »

« And on the streets of Helsinki, wedding dresses for €10. »

« In Helsinki, there is the northernmost metro system in the world (St. Petersburg ranks second). The metro is carved directly into the bedrock, which is evident in the design of almost all the stations. As of 2023, the cost of a standard single ticket is €3.40 for adults and €1.60 for children, with slight discounts for purchasing from machines. The ticket is valid for one hour on any form of public transport. »

« In Helsinki, by the way, there's a large and amazing arts and crafts store :) the prices can be a bit steep, but the selection is incredible 😊 »

« A thrift store in Helsinki. Everything, from furniture to books, which, by the way, are all one euro each. »

« If you don't pay for your ride, you'll win an €80 fine. »

« The main library of Helsinki features a 3D printer, separate work booths, a sound recording studio, and a selection of recommended books and CDs on display. It's quite a unique place! The average salary for a librarian here is around 2,650 euros per month now. :) »

« Here's our place in Helsinki: a cozy two-level studio right in the city center for just €54 per night... 🏙️✨ »

« Here's our place in Helsinki: a cozy two-level studio right in the city center for just €54 per night... 🏙️✨ »

« It feels like there's a four-level parking garage under the entire city center. A full day costs 30 euros. »