Helsinki

🇫🇮Finland•Northern Europe

City Score

"A growing hub balancing local authenticity with emerging remote-work infrastructure."

City Metrics

Cost of Living88

Safety81

Healthcare90

Career Opportunities84

Climate50

Transport94

Air Quality62.5

Family Friendliness86.33

Education94

Top Neighborhoods

Central Core

Historic Quarter

Modern Suburbs

Housing Reality

Standard rental laws apply. Direct landlord negotiations are common, with 1-2 months deposit standard.

Getting Around

Ridesharing apps (Uber/Bolt/Local equivalent) are highly recommended outside the walkable core.

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Frequently Asked Questions

▸Is Helsinki a good place to live?

Helsinki scores 79/100 overall. It is very affordable (cost score: 88/100), very safe (safety: 81/100), and has excellent healthcare (healthcare: 90/100). Top neighborhoods include Central Core, Historic Quarter, Modern Suburbs.

▸What is the cost of living in Helsinki?

Helsinki has a cost of living score of 88/100 (higher = more affordable). Standard rental laws apply. Direct landlord negotiations are common, with 1-2 months deposit standard.

▸How do I get around Helsinki?

Helsinki has a transport score of 94/100. Ridesharing apps (Uber/Bolt/Local equivalent) are highly recommended outside the walkable core.

▸What are the best neighborhoods in Helsinki?

The most recommended neighborhoods in Helsinki are Central Core, Historic Quarter, Modern Suburbs. A growing hub balancing local authenticity with emerging remote-work infrastructure.

▸Is Helsinki safe for expats?

Helsinki has a safety score of 81/100. The city very safe and has an air quality score of 62.5/100.

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