General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Helsinki |
| Country | Finland |
| Currency | Euro |
| Main religion | Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 50.8% |
| Gdp | $294.6 billion |
| Size | 130,558 sq mi |
| Population | 5.5 million |
| Population density | 18/sq mi |
| Kids per female | 1.66 |
| City population | 85.6% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | -6∘C |
| Summer | 18∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Finnish |
| Population able to read | 100% |
| Population with a college degree | 40.2% |
| Population able to speak english | 89.8% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 22 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | yes |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 2.5/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Finnair |
| Main airport | Helsinki Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $1.5 |
| Cigarettes | $10.5 |
| Burger | $10 |
| Coffee | $4 |
| Beer | $7 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $800/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $100/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $250/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $15/10km |
| Petrol | $1.60/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $10/daypass |
| Bike rental | $15/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 31.7% |
| Vat | 24% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $45000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | No |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 108.29/MBits |
| Tld | .fi |
| Free wifi | 10/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 98% |
| Phone mobile data | $25 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 99.99% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type F, Type C |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 8:00 PM |
| Opening times | 10:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Zalando |
| Supermarket | K-Citymarket |
| Pharmacy | Yliopiston Apteekki |
| Drugstore | Yliopiston Apteekki |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 04:00 |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 8/10 |
| Bars | 7/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 8/10 |
| Public Parks | 9/10 |
| Swimming | 9/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Ice hockey |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Karjalanpaisti | A beef stew with carrots, onions, and potatoes | $10-15 |
| Kalakukko | A rye bread crust filled with fish, pork, and potatoes | $15-20 |
| Mämmi | A sweet pudding made from rye flour, malt, and molasses | $5-10 |
| Poronkäristys | A reindeer stew with mashed potatoes | $15-20 |
| Lohikeitto | A salmon soup with potatoes, carrots, and onions | $10-15 |
| Lihapullat | Swedish meatballs served with mashed potatoes and gravy | $10-15 |
| Hernekeitto | A pea soup with pork and vegetables | $5-10 |
| Makkara | A Finnish sausage | $5-10 |
| Pulla | A sweet cardamom bun | $2-5 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Koskenkorva | A vodka made from barley, rye, or wheat. | $20-$30 |
| Karhu | A lager beer. | $5-$10 |
| Lapin Kulta | A lager beer. | $5-$10 |
| Lonkero | A long drink made with gin and grapefruit soda. | $5-$10 |
| Sahti | A traditional Finnish beer made with juniper berries. | $10-$15 |
| Glögi | A mulled wine served warm. | $5-$10 |
| Punsch | A hot alcoholic beverage made with rum, sugar, and spices. | $5-$10 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Moomin plush | A plush toy of the popular Finnish character Moomin | €10-€30 |
| Marimekko bag | A stylish bag from the iconic Finnish design house | €50-€150 |
| Iittala vase | A beautiful glass vase from the renowned Finnish design company | €30-€100 |
| Lapland reindeer skin | A soft and warm reindeer skin from Lapland | €100-€300 |
| Finnish sauna hat | A traditional sauna hat made of wool or linen | €10-€20 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | The first day of the year |
| Epiphany | January 6 | The day when the Three Wise Men visited the baby Jesus |
| Good Friday | Friday before Easter | The day when Jesus Christ was crucified |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday after Good Friday | The day when Jesus Christ rose from the dead |
| Easter Monday | Monday after Easter Sunday | The day after Easter Sunday |
| May Day | May 1 | A day to celebrate workers’ rights |
| Ascension Day | 40 days after Easter Sunday | The day when Jesus Christ ascended into heaven |
| Pentecost | 50 days after Easter Sunday | The day when the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles |
| Midsummer Eve | June 20 | The shortest night of the year |
| Midsummer Day | June 21 | The longest day of the year |
| All Saints’ Day | November 1 | A day to remember all the saints |
| Independence Day | December 6 | The day when Finland declared independence from Russia |
| Christmas Eve | December 24 | The day before Christmas |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | The day when Jesus Christ was born |
| Boxing Day | December 26 | The day after Christmas |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Helsingin Sanomat |
| Online news | Yle Uutiset |
| Tv | Yle TV1 |
| Radio | Yle Radio 1 |