Regarding Helsinki, ignoring deductions an income of $100,000 (€73,000) would be taxed at 36% with everything included (pension contributions and so forth). You

Regarding Helsinki, ignoring deductions an income of $100,000 (€73,000) would be taxed at 36% with everything included (pension contributions and so forth). You can check yourself at http://prosentti.vero.fi/VPL2013/Sivut/Aloitus.aspx?kieli=en-US http://prosentti.vero.fi/VPL2013/Sivut/Aloitus.aspx?kieli=en... Healthcare is basically free (trivial costs for a visit) and that's for everyone with a work permit, no exceptions. VAT is 24% and food is expensive. Salaries are lower than other big cities but not much and it depends a lot on the exchange rate if making a comparison. When the dollar was getting you €0.63 our salaries looked fine; at €0.73 they look a bit light.