How Finland compares across key indices
Cost of Living
85 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
89/100
Healthcare
75/100
Quality of Life
176/200
How far your money goes in Finland
Cost of Living
85
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
64
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
85
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
90
100 = NYC dining
How safe residents feel in Finland - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
89/100
Crime Index
4/100
Lower is better
0 point drop from day to night
Finland has 103 modeled cities; this view starts with 40 curated or popular options. Monthly costs for a single person range from $1,689 in Kotka to $2,145 in Helsinki. Salo leads on safety, scoring 93/100. Kotka ranks highest for quality of life at 176/200.
Kotka
$1,689/mo
Salo
93/100
Kotka
176/200
Helsinki
84/100
| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
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| Helsinki | $2,145 | 85/100 | 171/200 | 84/100 | 15 |
| Espoo | $1,856 | 89/100 | 174/200 | 77/100 | 9 |
| Tampere | $1,838 | 89/100 | 174/200 | 76/100 | 8 |
| Vantaa | $1,834 | 89/100 | 174/200 | 76/100 | 8 |
| Oulu | $1,821 | 90/100 | 175/200 | 75/100 | 8 |
| Turku | $1,817 | 90/100 | 175/200 | 75/100 | 7 |
| East Helsinki | $1,800 | 90/100 | 175/200 | 75/100 | 7 |
| Jyväskylä | $1,787 | 90/100 | 175/200 | 74/100 | 6 |
| Kuopio | $1,772 | 91/100 | 175/200 | 74/100 | 5 |
| Lahti | $1,768 | 91/100 | 175/200 | 74/100 | 5 |
| Pori | $1,734 | 92/100 | 176/200 | 72/100 | 5 |
| Joensuu | $1,729 | 92/100 | 176/200 | 72/100 | 5 |
| Kouvola | $1,729 | 92/100 | 176/200 | 72/100 | 5 |
| Lappeenranta | $1,723 | 92/100 | 176/200 | 72/100 | 5 |
| Vaasa | $1,719 | 92/100 | 176/200 | 72/100 | 5 |
| Hämeenlinna | $1,717 | 92/100 | 176/200 | 72/100 | 5 |
| Seinäjoki | $1,716 | 92/100 | 176/200 | 72/100 | 5 |
| Rovaniemi | $1,714 | 92/100 | 176/200 | 72/100 | 5 |
| Porvoo | $1,693 | 93/100 | 176/200 | 71/100 | 5 |
| Mikkeli | $1,693 | 93/100 | 176/200 | 71/100 | 5 |
| Salo | $1,691 | 93/100 | 176/200 | 71/100 | 5 |
| Kotka | $1,689 | 93/100 | 176/200 | 71/100 | 5 |
| Kokkola | $1,689 | 93/100 | 176/200 | 71/100 | 5 |
| Järvenpää | $1,689 | 93/100 | 176/200 | 71/100 | 5 |
| Lohja | $1,689 | 93/100 | 176/200 | 71/100 | 5 |
| Nurmijärvi | $1,689 | 93/100 | 176/200 | 71/100 | 5 |
| Hyvinge | $1,689 | 93/100 | 176/200 | 71/100 | 5 |
| Tuusula | $1,689 | 93/100 | 176/200 | 71/100 | 5 |
| Kirkkonummi | $1,689 | 93/100 | 176/200 | 71/100 | 5 |
| Vuosaari | $1,689 | 93/100 | 176/200 | 71/100 | 5 |
| Rauma | $1,689 | 93/100 | 176/200 | 71/100 | 5 |
| Kerava | $1,689 | 93/100 | 176/200 | 71/100 | 5 |
| Kaarina | $1,689 | 93/100 | 176/200 | 71/100 | 5 |
| Nokia | $1,689 | 93/100 | 176/200 | 71/100 | 5 |
| Kajaani | $1,689 | 93/100 | 176/200 | 71/100 | 5 |
| Mellunkylä | $1,689 | 93/100 | 176/200 | 71/100 | 5 |
| Kangasala | $1,689 | 93/100 | 176/200 | 71/100 | 5 |
| Ylöjärvi | $1,689 | 93/100 | 176/200 | 71/100 | 5 |
| Savonlinna | $1,689 | 93/100 | 176/200 | 71/100 | 5 |
| Vartiokylä | $1,689 | 93/100 | 176/200 | 71/100 | 5 |
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Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Finland
Pollution Index
10/100
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PM2.5
4.9ug/m3
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Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
Common questions about living in Finland, answered with data
Finland has a cost of living index of 85 relative to New York City (100). It is comparable in cost to most US cities. Monthly costs for a single person start around $1,768 in Lahti and reach $2,145 in Helsinki.
Lahti is the most affordable city in Finland in Freedom Abroad estimates, with estimated monthly costs of $1,768 for a single person including rent. Kuopio is the next most affordable at $1,772/mo.
Finland has a safety index of 89/100, making it very safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Lahti scores highest on safety at 91/100.
Lahti ranks highest for quality of life in Finland, scoring 175/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $1,768/mo for a single person.
Finland scores 75/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it good by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
Finland has a pollution index of 10/100 (lower = cleaner). This is relatively clean by global standards, making it appealing for those prioritising air quality and outdoor lifestyle.
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