Berlin vs Helsinki
All shared metrics with city-level data. Each value links to its source and shows a confidence grade.
Side-by-side comparison of Berlin and Helsinki using the same metric set, official source links and dated observations.
Verdict
Berlin cheaper; Helsinki performs better on environment, connectivity, safety . 12 scope Compare Berlin (Germany) and Helsinki (Finland) and open the full source-linked city pages..
Differences at a glance
The metrics with the largest normalized gaps. Arrows and text both state the direction — never colour alone.
| Metric | Berlin | Helsinki | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average net cold rent Berlin Senate — Berliner Mietspiegel 2024 · 2024-09-01 | 7.21 EUR/m2/month | 23.5 EUR/m2/month | ↑ Berlin cheaper −226% |
| Average monthly gross earnings Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis) · 2025-01-01 | 4,851 EUR/month | 4,150 EUR/month | ↓ Helsinki lower -14% |
| Unemployment rate Bundesagentur für Arbeit Berlin-Brandenburg — Weiter Stagnation am Arbeitsmarkt in Berlin und Brandenburg · 2025-11-01 | 10.2 percent | 9.8 percent | ↓ Helsinki lower -4% |
| Average Fixed Broadband Download Speed Ookla Speedtest Global Index · 2024-01-01 | 96.4 Mbit/s | 185 Mbps | ↑ Helsinki higher +92% |
| Nearest scheduled airport distance OurAirports — airports.csv · 2026-06-13 | 18.8 km | 16.6 km | ↓ Helsinki lower -12% |
| Recorded crime incidents per 100k residents Polizei Berlin / Kriminalitätsatlas Berlin — Fallzahlen_2025 · 2025-01-01 | 12,882.11 incidents/100k residents | 10,200 crimes_per_100k | ↓ Helsinki lower -21% |
| Average Annual Sunshine Hours DWD Deutscher Wetterdienst · 2024-01-01 | 1,650 hours/year | 1,820 hours_per_year | ↑ Helsinki higher +10% |
| Foreign residents Destatis — foreign population by Land and years · 2025-12-31 | 994,590 people | 105,800 persons | ↓ Helsinki lower -89% |
Best fit by profile
Remote worker
BerlinLower cost and fast broadband.
Family
BerlinBetter air quality.
Student
BerlinLower rent for students.
Full side-by-side
All shared metrics with city-level data. Each value links to its source and shows a confidence grade.
| Metric | Berlin | Helsinki | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Finland | — |
| Last updated | — | ||
| Average Annual Sunshine Hours Germany average annual sunshine hours (DWD national average) Scope: Berlin / Helsinki | 1,650 hours/year DWD Deutscher Wetterdienst | 1,820 hours_per_year fmi_ilmastolliset_normaalit_1991_2020 | A Stale |
| Average Fixed Broadband Download Speed Average fixed broadband download speed Germany 2024 Q1 (Ookla Speedtest) Scope: Berlin / Helsinki | 96.4 Mbit/s Ookla Speedtest Global Index | 185 Mbps traficom_laaajakaistaselvitys | B Stale |
| Average net cold rent Official Mietspiegel net cold rent per square metre per month. Scope: Berlin / Helsinki | 7.21 EUR/m2/month Berlin Senate — Berliner Mietspiegel 2024 | 23.5 EUR/m2/month Tilastokeskus — Rents of dwellings (asvu) | A Aging |
| Average net cold rent Official Mietspiegel net cold rent per square metre per month. Scope: Berlin / Helsinki | 7.21 EUR/m2/month Berlin Senate — Berliner Mietspiegel 2024 | 23.5 EUR/m2/month Tilastokeskus — Rents of dwellings (asvu) | A Aging |
| Average net cold rent Official Mietspiegel net cold rent per square metre per month. Scope: Berlin / Helsinki | 7.21 EUR/m2/month Berlin Senate — Berliner Mietspiegel 2024 | 23.5 EUR/m2/month Tilastokeskus — Rents of dwellings (asvu) | A Aging |
| Average monthly gross earnings Source-backed value for average_monthly_gross_earnings_eur. Scope: Berlin / Helsinki | 4,851 EUR/month Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis) | 4,150 EUR/month statfin_pra_palkkarakenne | A Aging |
| Foreign residents Foreign population registered in the Central Register of Foreigners. Scope: Berlin / Helsinki | 994,590 people Destatis — foreign population by Land and years | 105,800 persons statfin_vaerak_11ra_citizenship | A Fresh |
| Nearest airport direct destinations Unique direct destinations in OpenFlights routes.dat for the nearest airport. Scope: Berlin / Helsinki | N/A OpenFlights — routes.dat | 88 count OpenFlights — routes.dat | A Fresh |
| Nearest scheduled airport distance Great-circle distance from city centroid to nearest scheduled-service airport. Scope: Berlin / Helsinki | 18.8 km OurAirports — airports.csv | 16.6 km OurAirports — airports.csv | A Fresh |
| Other or no religion share Share in other/no/not-stated religion category in Zensus 2022. Scope: Berlin / Helsinki | 78.9 percent Destatis Zensus 2022 religion by municipality | 32.5 percent statfin_vaerak_11rk | A Stale |
| Recorded crime incidents per 100k residents Recorded crime incidents normalized per 100,000 residents from official police or open-data source. Scope: Berlin / Helsinki | 12,882.11 incidents/100k residents Polizei Berlin / Kriminalitätsatlas Berlin — Fallzahlen_2025 | 10,200 crimes_per_100k Tilastokeskus — POLRIK crime | A Aging |
| Unemployment rate Source-backed value for unemployment_total_percent. Scope: Berlin / Helsinki | 10.2 percent Bundesagentur für Arbeit Berlin-Brandenburg — Weiter Stagnation am Arbeitsmarkt in Berlin und Brandenburg | 9.8 percent KEHA Centre / TEM | A Fresh |
Data confidence
8 of 8 deltas use city-level A/B sources. Community (D-grade) rows are indicative only. Grades: A = official, B = trusted aggregator, D = community.
Verdict weights Tier-1 metrics (rent, salary, unemployment, cost) 3×, Tier-2 (safety, connectivity, health) 2×, Tier-3 (air, environment) 1×.
Similar comparisons
Official sources
- DWD Deutscher Wetterdienst
- fmi_ilmastolliset_normaalit_1991_2020
- Ookla Speedtest Global Index
- traficom_laaajakaistaselvitys
- Berlin Senate — Berliner Mietspiegel 2024
- Tilastokeskus — Rents of dwellings (asvu)
- Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)
- statfin_pra_palkkarakenne
- Destatis — foreign population by Land and years
- statfin_vaerak_11ra_citizenship
- OpenFlights — routes.dat
- OurAirports — airports.csv
- Destatis Zensus 2022 religion by municipality
- statfin_vaerak_11rk
- Polizei Berlin / Kriminalitätsatlas Berlin — Fallzahlen_2025
- Tilastokeskus — POLRIK crime
- Bundesagentur für Arbeit Berlin-Brandenburg — Weiter Stagnation am Arbeitsmarkt in Berlin und Brandenburg
- KEHA Centre / TEM
FAQ
What if two cities are statistically similar?
When fewer than three meaningful differences exist, the verdict says so plainly — the choice comes down to preference. Near-identical comparisons are marked non-indexable but the side-by-side data is still shown.
How are the differences ranked?
Metrics are ordered by normalized delta — the size of the gap relative to the typical range for that metric — so the most decision-relevant differences surface first.
Why do some metrics use community data?
Where no official or trusted-aggregator source exists for a metric, community data such as Numbeo is used and graded D. Treat D-grade rows as indicative, not authoritative.
How is this comparison built?
It places the two city records side by side. Detailed metric tables with sources live on each city page; this view links to both.
Is the comparison data machine-readable?
Yes. The pair is exported at /data/compare/berlin-vs-fi-helsinki.json.