Helsinki vs Berlin Cost of Living
Helsinki (Finland) · Overall index 62.2 — Berlin (Germany) · Overall index 60.5
Summary
- Overall, Berlin is 3% cheaper than Helsinki.
- Dining out in Berlin is 12% cheaper than in Helsinki.
- Rent in Berlin is 11% more expensive than in Helsinki.
| Item | Helsinki | Berlin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +11% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,746 | $1,809 | +4% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $997 | $1,061 | +6% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,744 | $3,318 | +21% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,724 | $1,981 | +15% |
| Groceries | -5% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.99 | $1.08 | +9% |
| White bread (500g) | $3.01 | $2.73 | -9% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.91 | $4.17 | +7% |
| Eggs (12) | $4.32 | $3.78 | -13% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $11.2 | $10.7 | -4% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $9.8 | $10.3 | +5% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $16.2 | $16 | -1% |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.96 | $3.81 | -23% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.58 | $1.58 | 0% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.37 | $3.71 | +10% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.6 | $4.02 | -13% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.37 | $2.23 | -6% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.08 | $2.26 | +9% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.34 | $2 | -15% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $2.24 | $2 | -11% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $13.4 | $11.1 | -17% |
| Transport | -5% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $2.09 | $1.87 | -11% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $84.3 | $84.3 | 0% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.79 | $2.71 | -3% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.35 | $1.27 | -6% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.77 | $0.74 | -4% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $22,152 | $21,143 | -5% |
| Dining out | -12% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $19.6 | $15.6 | -20% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $83 | $88.5 | +7% |
| Fast food combo meal | $10.1 | $8.01 | -21% |
| Cappuccino | $4.31 | $3.38 | -22% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.19 | $2.05 | -6% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $5.24 | $4.83 | -8% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $6.59 | $6.19 | -6% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.65 | $1.43 | -13% |
| Telecom | +2% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $52.3 | $47.6 | -9% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $51.1 | $58.3 | +14% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.25 | $0.26 | +4% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $12.7 | $12.9 | +2% |
| Utilities & household | -8% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $140 | $144 | +3% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.2 | $0.15 | -25% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.56 | $3.66 | +3% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.12 | $1.08 | -4% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $20.4 | $16.9 | -17% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $65.5 | $62.1 | -5% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $12.7 | $10.3 | -19% |
| Men's haircut | $25 | $26.9 | +8% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $20.7 | $17.6 | -15% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,828 | $1,733 | -5% |
3,409 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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