City government political groupings reached agreement on Friday in a 2013 budget.
At present a first visit to a public healthcare centre in Helsinki costs most patients 13.80 euros, and the fee may be charged up to three times a year. As of next year, visits will be free of charge.
The eliminated of healthcare centre fees will cost the city an estimated 2-3 million euros annually.
Meanwhile, the new budget includes increased spending on pre-school education, care for the elderly and for care services for substance abusers.