Cost of living · Europe · Eurostat HICP 2023
🇫🇮 Cost of living in Finland
Finland runs pricier than most of the EU-27 across rent, groceries and transport - see where the gap is widest and how far local income actually stretches.
- Cost index (EU-27=100)
- 122
- Rent index
- 102
- Median net income
- €26,900
- Cost-adjusted income
- €22,049
Finland sits at 122 on the 0-200 scale shown above.
Key takeaways
- Overall cost of living is 22% above the EU-27 average (index 122, EU-27 = 100).
- Most expensive category: restaurants at index 130.
- Cheapest category: utilities at index 102.
- A typical income of €26,900 is worth about €22,049 in EU-average purchasing power.
Cost by category in Finland
Finland - price level by category (EU-27 = 100)
In Finland, restaurants is the most expensive category and utilities the least.
What the Finland cost-of-living data shows
Finland's overall consumer price level is 22% above the EU-27 average. (How this index is built →)
Eating out is where Finland really outpaces the EU average: restaurants top the category chart at index 130, ahead of utilities at index 102.
That price gap trims real purchasing power here: because prices run above the EU average, the headline income of €26,900 is worth closer to €22,049 once translated into EU-27-average terms.
Cities in Finland
National averages hide the big-city premium. See real monthly rent, groceries and transit costs for Finland's cities.
Countries with a similar cost of living
Frequently asked questions
Is Finland expensive to live in?▼
Finland's overall cost of living is 22% above the EU-27 average (index 122). Restaurants is the priciest category and utilities the cheapest.
What does it cost to rent in Finland?▼
Finland's rent and housing price index is 102, above the EU norm.
How does income compare to costs in Finland?▼
That price gap trims real purchasing power here: because prices run above the EU average, the headline income of €26,900 is worth closer to €22,049 once translated into EU-27-average terms.
Source: Eurostat, Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) and comparative price levels Eurostat, Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) and comparative price levels Price-level indices, EU-27 = 100, 2023. Income: Eurostat/OECD median equivalised net income.
Important: these figures are official Eurostat averages for general information and comparison, they are not personal financial advice. Your own cost of living depends on your city, housing and lifestyle, so treat this as a starting point and check current local prices before making any relocation or budget decision.
Read our methodology - how these indices are sourced and computed.