Travel Costs in Finland
All figures are approximate estimates in USD for comparison.
- Budget / day
- $85
- Mid-range / day
- $185
- Luxury / day
- $450
- Budget meal
- $12
- Coffee
- $5.5
- Local transport
- $3.5
- Budget hotel
- $45
- Mid-range hotel
- $130
Overview
Finland is one of the more expensive countries in Europe, with costs driven primarily by high labor costs, taxes (VAT up to 24%), and a strong standard of living. Helsinki is significantly pricier than smaller cities and rural areas, particularly for accommodation and dining out. Alcohol is heavily taxed and typically purchased from state-run Alko stores to save money.
Notes
Buy groceries and alcohol from supermarkets like S-Market or K-Market and state-run Alko stores rather than eating and drinking at restaurants, as this can cut your food and beverage costs by 50% or more. Consider a HSL travel card if staying in Helsinki for multiple days to save on public transport fares.