Helsinki: Money & Costs

Currency

Name

Euro

Symbol

€

• Changing Your Money

  Finland's three national banks have offices all over the country, but they will charge you slightly more for exchanges than private exchange bureaux. Travellers cheques are expensive to change. Many Finnish ATMs will accept foreign cards on the Visa or Plus system.

• Money Tips

  Finland was declared the world's most expensive country in 1990, right before it was hit by recession. Since then, prices have become much more bearable. If you're travelling on a tight budget you should be able to get by on around €30.00 a day. This would cover hostel accommodation, self-catering and no alcohol or bottled drinks. If you want to have a slightly more user-friendly holiday, a budget of around €60.00 a day should do it, and for a few more luxuries, such as your own bathroom, taxis and a restaurant meal or two a day, you'll need about €120.00 a day.

• Sample Price Guide

  movie ticket

  € 9.00

  Average Room Prices
  Low	Mid	High	Deluxe
  €40-65	€65-95	€95-150	€150+
  Average Meal Prices
  Low	Mid	High	Deluxe
  €4-7	€7-15	€15-30	€30+

• Tipping

  Tipping is not a necessity in Helsinki as service is generally included in the bill, however, it is customary to round up bills in cafes and restaurants and for taxi fares. Doormen and porters should also be tipped.

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