Helsinki vs London Cost of Living
Helsinki (Finland) · Overall index 62.2 — London (United Kingdom) · Overall index 83.4
Summary
- Overall, London is 34% more expensive than Helsinki.
- Rent in London is 115% more expensive than in Helsinki.
- Groceries in London is 18% more expensive than in Helsinki.
| Item | Helsinki | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +115% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,746 | $2,992 | +71% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $997 | $2,223 | +123% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,744 | $6,498 | +137% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,724 | $4,097 | +138% |
| Groceries | +18% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.99 | $1.21 | +22% |
| White bread (500g) | $3.01 | $4.07 | +35% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.91 | $4.67 | +19% |
| Eggs (12) | $4.32 | $4.37 | +1% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $11.2 | $14.3 | +28% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $9.8 | $11 | +12% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $16.2 | $17.4 | +7% |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.96 | $5.26 | +6% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.58 | $1.98 | +25% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.37 | $4.45 | +32% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.6 | $5.8 | +26% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.37 | $2.72 | +15% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.08 | $2.83 | +36% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.34 | $2.51 | +7% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $2.24 | $2.52 | +12% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $13.4 | $15.9 | +19% |
| Transport | +18% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $2.09 | $2.53 | +21% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $84.3 | $113 | +34% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.79 | $3.64 | +30% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.35 | $1.7 | +26% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.77 | $0.78 | +1% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $22,152 | $22,721 | +3% |
| Dining out | +13% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $19.6 | $21.7 | +11% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $83 | $106 | +28% |
| Fast food combo meal | $10.1 | $9.63 | -5% |
| Cappuccino | $4.31 | $4.39 | +2% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.19 | $2.43 | +11% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $5.24 | $7.39 | +41% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $6.59 | $7.95 | +21% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.65 | $1.76 | +7% |
| Telecom | +16% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $52.3 | $51.7 | -1% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $51.1 | $63.5 | +24% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.25 | $0.33 | +32% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $12.7 | $14.4 | +13% |
| Utilities & household | +16% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $140 | $155 | +11% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.2 | $0.22 | +10% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.56 | $4.47 | +26% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.12 | $1.5 | +34% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $20.4 | $20.8 | +2% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $65.5 | $85.7 | +31% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $12.7 | $16 | +26% |
| Men's haircut | $25 | $27 | +8% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $20.7 | $24 | +16% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,828 | $1,856 | +2% |
3,264 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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