Lakes, saunas and top schools. Very safe, but little winter sun.
For living91/100
For travel78/100
Key facts
Average net salary$3,000 /mo
Monthly costs for one person, excl. rent$1,100 /mo
Meal at a cheap restaurant$13
Traveller daily budget$130 /day
Safety9/10
ClimateContinental
Avg summer temperature+21 °C
Avg winter temperature-5 °C
Best time to visitJune, July, August
Life expectancy82.3
Population5,646,436
Passport of this countryvisa-free to 165 countries
Places worth seeing
- Suomenlinna: An island sea fortress, ferry from downtown.
- Helsinki Cathedral: The white cathedral above Senate Square.
- Oodi Library: Striking design and parliament views.
- Old Market Hall: Salmon soup and pastries.
- Löyly: A seaside sauna with a Baltic dip.
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