What do they cost in Helsinki?

Luckily we can brake here one of the old illusions: Helsinki is not at all among the most expensive cities in the world! Accommodations costs are on the average lower than in any other Nordic countries capitals. See below the average prices and compare yourself!

At the supermarket

- 1 bottle of mineral water (1 litre) 1,50 €
- 1 litre of orange juice 0,80 €
- biscuits 1,50 €
- 1 kilo of apples 1,80 €
- beverage, soda 1,50 €

Eating out

- Big Mac meal 6,00 €
- Lunch (budget kind of restaurant) 8,50 €
- 3-course meal including drink 25,00–45,00 €

Entertainment

- Museums 5,00–8,00 €
- Concerts 20,00 €
- Cinema ticket 9,00 €

Transport

- bus ticket 2,50 €
- 1-day tourist ticket 6,80 €

Accommodation

***, double room/person 28–94 €
****, double room/person 44–155 €

Other

- stamps 0,80 €
- phone card 5,00 €

Information gathered in April 2009.