{"id":10125,"date":"2021-09-01T06:50:53","date_gmt":"2021-09-01T05:50:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/?p=10125"},"modified":"2025-12-19T09:52:15","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T09:52:15","slug":"cost-of-living-in-finland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-finland\/","title":{"rendered":"Cost of Living in Finland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/living-costs-finland.jpg\" alt=\"Expenses of living in Finland\" class=\"wp-image-10869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/living-costs-finland.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/living-costs-finland-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/living-costs-finland-768x449.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image source: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone thinking about moving to Finland should consider the cost of living. Known for its high quality of life, excellent public services, and gorgeous natural landscapes, Finland offers an excellent quality of life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, these benefits come at a cost, so knowing what your daily expenses are is crucial for budgeting. The typical monthly expenses in Finland vary significantly depending on where you live and how you live. The average monthly expenditure in Finland for a single person is around \u20ac1,200-1,500.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a population of around 5.5 million people, the northern European country of Finland has a strong, stable and highly industrialised economy. Its per capita GDP is almost as high as that of the Netherlands and Austria. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The job market is thriving with high demand for Application Programmers, Software Developers, Nursing Associate Professionals, Social Work and Counselling Professionals, Audiologists and Speech Therapists, Generalist Medical Practitioners and Early Childhood Educators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The minimum wage is around 2,178 EUR per month while the average wages are in the region of 4,690 EUR per month. The salaries vary from 1,190 EUR (lowest average) to 20,900 EUR (highest average) per month. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those in Accounting and Finance are likely to earn an average of 4,830 EUR per month, those in Banking earn in the region of 5,100 EUR per month, while those in Marketing are likely to earn approximately 5,260 EUR per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover the true cost of housing in Finland, from rental prices to utilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ef0756ccb1b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-finland\/#Opening_a_bank_account_in_Finland\" >Opening a bank account in Finland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-finland\/#Is_it_expensive_to_live_in_Finland_compared_to_UK\" >Is it expensive to live in Finland compared to UK?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-finland\/#How_much_is_the_rent_in_Finland\" >How much is the rent in Finland?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-finland\/#How_expensive_is_Helsinki_compared_to_London\" >How expensive is Helsinki compared to London?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-finland\/#Cost_of_utility_bills_in_Finland\" >Cost of utility bills in Finland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-finland\/#Transportation_expenses_in_Finland\" >Transportation expenses in Finland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-finland\/#Cost_of_necessities_in_Finland\" >Cost of necessities in Finland<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-finland\/#Food_costs_in_Finland\" >Food costs in Finland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-finland\/#Attire_and_personal_care\" >Attire and personal care<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-finland\/#Takeaways\" >Takeaways<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Opening_a_bank_account_in_Finland\"><\/span>Opening a bank account in Finland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although each bank in Finland has its requirements for opening an account, the most common documentation that you\u2019ll need is the following:<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-red-check\">\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>Passport<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>Proof of address (utility bill or a official government correspondence)<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>Your Finnish personal identification number (called a henkil\u00f6tunnus)<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>KELA card (which shows that you are able to be covered by the Finnish social security system)<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>Visa or residence permit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those who do not yet have an address in Finland, a non-resident bank account can be opened, although it comes with some limitations including the fact that it will not include online banking in addition to other services. Sources indicate that this restriction should be lifted after three months of you living in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_expensive_to_live_in_Finland_compared_to_UK\"><\/span>Is it expensive to live in Finland compared to UK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rental prices for apartments in Finland vary depending on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-finland\/\">where you choose to live<\/a>. On average, the apartment rental prices you could pay are between 13 and 25 EUR per square metre. In Helsinki, the cost per square metre is 21.50 EUR, while in other towns, the prices are lower. They include Vantaa (18 EUR), Tampere (15.40 EUR), Turku (14.50 EUR), Oulu (13.30 EUR). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the costs for non-subsidised rental rates in 2021. Meanwhile, the non-subsidised rental rates for new contracts are as follows: Helsinki (19.30-25.20 EUR), Vantaa (18.40 EUR), Tampere (16 EUR), Turku (15.40 EUR) and Oulu (13.70 EUR).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_the_rent_in_Finland\"><\/span>How much is the rent in Finland?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apartment rental prices in Helsinki go from 670 EUR per month for a studio, 830 EUR for a two-room apartment and 1,100 EUR for a three-room apartment. In Turku, the costs are a bit lower with 530 EUR for a studio, 640 EUR for a two-room apartment and 800 EUR for a three-room apartment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, in Oulu, you\u2019ll be expected to pay around 580 EUR for a studio, 800 EUR for a two-room apartment and 980 EUR for a three-room apartment. The costs for Vantaa are 660 EUR for a studio, 800 EUR for a two-room apartment and 1,100 EUR for a three-room apartment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_expensive_is_Helsinki_compared_to_London\"><\/span>How expensive is Helsinki compared to London?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to purchasing property, the costs are slightly different. For example, the average housing share price per square metre in an existing apartment in a block of flats or a terraced house in Helsinki will set you back 4,782 EUR, while in Vantaa this cost is nearly half at 2,674 EUR. In Turku, the same will cost you 2,216 EUR and in Oulu, this cost is 1,003 EUR. As for the rest of Finland, the prices average around 1,645 EUR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of purchasing property, a housing-share situation in Helsinki\u2019s neighbourhoods will set you back between 9,000 and 10,000 EUR per square metre for the city centre and downtown districts of Keskusta, Punavuori, Ullanlinna, T\u00f6\u00f6l\u00f6 and Kamppi. Other neighbourhoods such as Kallio, S\u00f6rn\u00e4inen and Pasila also in Helsinki will cost you in the region of 6,000 and 8,000 EUR per square metre. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The costs for purchasing a property in Pukinm\u00e4ki, Vuosaari or It\u00e4keskus is between 4,800 and 5,500 EUR per square metre, while the same property will cost you in the region of 3,300 EUR per square metre for properties in Jakom\u00e4ki and Kontula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regarding houses for sale, the average detached house (omakotitalo) will cost you the following amounts per square metre:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n#customers {\n  font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n  border-collapse: collapse;\n  width: 100%;\n}\n#customers td, #customers th {\n  border: 1px solid #ddd;\n  padding: 8px;\n}\n#customers tr:nth-child(even){background-color: #f2f2f2;}\n#customers tr:hover {background-color: #ddd;}\n#customers th {\n  padding-top: 12px;\n  padding-bottom: 12px;\n  text-align: left;\n  background-color: #F24945;\n  color: white;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<figure id=\"customers\" class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>District<\/th><th>Price in EUR<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Helsinki<\/td><td>3,118 EUR<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Helsinki: Malmi<\/td><td>2,400-3,800 EUR<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Helsinki: Puistola<\/td><td>2,300-3700 EUR<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Other cities<\/td><td>1,436 EUR<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Espoo<\/td><td>2,400-4,200 EUR<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vantaa<\/td><td>1,800-3,600 EUR<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Turku<\/td><td>1,500-2,000 EUR<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oulu<\/td><td>1,100-2,200 EUR<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Porvoo<\/td><td>1,700-2,500 EUR<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost_of_utility_bills_in_Finland\"><\/span>Cost of utility bills in Finland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from renting or purchasing a property in Finland, there are also the costs of utility bills to consider. On average, a two-person household\u2019s monthly residential electricity bill will be in the region of 20 and 40 EUR for a 40-square-metre apartment. Water bills, on the other hand, will cost around 20 EUR per month, although in some cases water may be included in the rent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Finland, there\u2019s a cost for maintenance fees called \u201choitovastike\u201d, which includes regular building maintenance and other running costs. This cost will be about 4.50 EUR per month per square metre for an average 40 square metre apartment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other utility costs to factor in include having an internet connection. This will set you back as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-red-check\">\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>4G Home broadband connection (100Mbit\/s, per month): 30 EUR<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>4G Mobile internet connection (100Mbit\/s, per month) &#8211; 25 EUR<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>5G Mobile internet connection (1000Mbit\/s, per month) &#8211; 45 EUR<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, your mobile phone plans per month start at 7.90 EUR, a 4G mobile phone plan with unlimited calls and messages will be in the region of 26 EUR and a 5G cell phone plan with unlimited calls and messages will be around 50 EUR per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For house cleaning service prices, the average cost you\u2019ll be expected to pay per hour per cleaner is between 35 and 50 EUR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check also:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-norway\/\">Cost of Living in Norway<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-sweden\/\">Cost of Living in Sweden<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-denmark\/\">Cost of Living in Denmark<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transportation_expenses_in_Finland\"><\/span>Transportation expenses in Finland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finland\u2019s and Helsinki&#8217;s transport system, in particular, is well developed, fast, efficient and safe. The system includes trams, a small metro, buses and trains, as well as ferries. If you wish to travel using the public transportation system, you can use the same tickets for each type of transport method, with the possibility of transferring between different types of transport. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A single trip is limited to 80-100 minutes, depending on the number of transport zones covered by the ticket. Helsinki has four transport zones and the travel fares for zones A + B will cost 2.80 EUR. For zones A + B + C, you\u2019ll be expected to pay 4.10 EUR, while for zones A + B + C + D the cost is 5.70 EUR. You can purchase your tickets in advance at vending machines or through the phone. Purchasing directly from the driver could be more expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also travel tickets that can help you save on transportation costs. A daily pass, for example, will cost you 8 EUR. A pass for two days will be around 12 EUR. A travel pass for three days is 16 EUR, and a weekly pass is 32 EUR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re in a hurry and are looking to take a taxi, the initial charge for day tariff in Helsinki is 5.90 EUR, while the price per kilometre is 1.55 EUR. The cost per minute is 0.74 EUR. The night tariff is significantly higher as the initial charge is 9 EUR, the price per kilometre is 1.55 EUR and the price per minute is 0.74 EUR. The taxi rates are the same for Sunday (all day) as the night tariff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, if you have a car in Finland, whether it\u2019s your own or you\u2019re renting it, one litre of gasoline will cost you 1.54 EUR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (or equivalent new car) will cost you 25,000 EUR, while a Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97 KW Comfort (or equivalent new car) is in the region of 25,420.17 EUR.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"cta_container_holder\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"title\">Thinking of moving to Finland?<br \/>Let Fantastic Removals help with your international relocation!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/contact-us\/\" class=\"btn-regular btn-gfq\">Contact Us<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"info_text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For questions about the services we offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/\">visit our main site<\/a> or you can always call us at <a href=\"tel:\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost_of_necessities_in_Finland\"><\/span>Cost of necessities in Finland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Costs of food, attire and personal care also make up for a large chunk of your expenditure in Finland. These costs are covered in more detail below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food_costs_in_Finland\"><\/span>Food costs in Finland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the average prices you could pay for common items in your fridge:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n#customers {\n  font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n  border-collapse: collapse;\n  width: 100%;\n}\n#customers td, #customers th {\n  border: 1px solid #ddd;\n  padding: 8px;\n}\n#customers tr:nth-child(even){background-color: #f2f2f2;}\n#customers tr:hover {background-color: #ddd;}\n#customers th {\n  padding-top: 12px;\n  padding-bottom: 12px;\n  text-align: left;\n  background-color: #F24945;\n  color: white;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<figure id=\"customers\" class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Type of Product<\/th><th>Unit<\/th><th>Price in EUR<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Milk<\/td><td>1 Litre<\/td><td>0.95 EUR<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Loaf of fresh white bread<\/td><td>500g<\/td><td>2.02 EUR<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>White rice<\/td><td>1kg<\/td><td>2.04 EUR<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Eggs<\/td><td>12<\/td><td>2.11 EUR<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Local cheese<\/td><td>1kg<\/td><td>6.79 EUR<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Checken fillets<\/td><td>1kg<\/td><td>10.05 EUR<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Beef round (or equivalent back leg red meat)<\/td><td>1kg<\/td><td>14.11 EUR<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Apples<\/td><td>1kg<\/td><td>2.23 EUR<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bananas<\/td><td>1kg<\/td><td>1.62 EUR<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oranges<\/td><td>1kg<\/td><td>2.08 EUR<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tomatoes<\/td><td>1kg<\/td><td>3.04 EUR<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Potatoes<\/td><td>1kg<\/td><td>1.01 EUR<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Onions<\/td><td>1kg<\/td><td>1.38 EUR<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lettuce<\/td><td>1 head<\/td><td>1.63 EUR<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Water<\/td><td>1.5 Litre bottle<\/td><td>1.38 EUR<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bottle of wine (mid-range)<\/td><td>Standard bottle<\/td><td>12.00 EUR<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Domestic beer<\/td><td>0.5 Litre<\/td><td>2.44 EUR<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Imported beer<\/td><td>0.33 Litre<\/td><td>2.93 EUR<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cigarettes (Marlboro)<\/td><td>20 Pack<\/td><td>8.00 EUR<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you\u2019d like to treat yourself and spend some time out at a restaurant, here are the average costs of meals in a restaurant or fast food joint:<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-red-check\">\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>Meal, inexpensive restaurant &#8211; 12.00 EUR<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>Meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant, three-course &#8211; 70.00 EUR<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>McMeal at McDonalds (or equivalent combo meal) &#8211; 8.00 EUR<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>Domestic beer (0.5 litre draught) &#8211; 6.00 EUR<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>Imported beer (0.33 litre bottle) &#8211; 6.00 EUR<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>Cappuccino (regular) &#8211; 3.58 EUR<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>Coke\/Pepsi (0.33 litre bottle) &#8211; 2.46 EUR<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>Water (0.33 litre bottle) &#8211; 1.58 EUR<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Attire_and_personal_care\"><\/span>Attire and personal care<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to look your best, some costs of attire and personal items will set you back as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n#customers {\n  font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n  border-collapse: collapse;\n  width: 100%;\n}\n#customers td, #customers th {\n  border: 1px solid #ddd;\n  padding: 8px;\n}\n#customers tr:nth-child(even){background-color: #f2f2f2;}\n#customers tr:hover {background-color: #ddd;}\n#customers th {\n  padding-top: 12px;\n  padding-bottom: 12px;\n  text-align: left;\n  background-color: #F24945;\n  color: white;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<figure id=\"customers\" class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Type of Item<\/th><th>Price in EUR<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar)<\/td><td>84.93 EUR<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&amp;M)<\/td><td>35.94 EUR<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1 pair of Nike running shoes (mid-range)<\/td><td>82.22 EUR<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1 pair of men\u2019s leather business shoes<\/td><td>118.51 EUR<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Takeaways\"><\/span>Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re considering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/moving-to-finland-from-uk\/\">moving to Finland<\/a> and are curious about the cost of living there, there are some things to keep in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-red-check\">\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>Finland is a highly industrialised nation with generally higher than average monthly salaries.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>To open a bank account, you\u2019ll need your passport, proof of address, your Finnish personal identification number, a KELA card as well as a visa or residence permit.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>The costs of accommodation will depend on the city you choose to live in as well as your proximity to the city centre.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>When it comes to utilities, in Finland, there\u2019s a cost for maintenance fees called \u201choitovastike\u201d, which includes regular building maintenance and other running costs.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>Public transportation is much more affordable than taking taxis or using your own car.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>Food prices will vary depending on where you purchase them while going out to a restaurant can set you back with about 70 EUR.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>The cost of personal items is also comparatively high, and will also depend on the quality of the garment you\u2019re purchasing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anyone thinking about moving to Finland should consider the cost of living. 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