Cost of living
Helsinki compared to Southwest Finland
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Overview comparison
HelsinkiSouthwest Finland
Consumer prices in Helsinki are roughly 33% higher than in Southwest Finland.
Cost of living
| Item | Helsinki | Southwest Finland |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,947 | 1,514 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,528 | 4,265 |
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| Without rent one person | 731 | 1,017 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,678 | 2,120 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 831.27 | 801.38 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,575.98 | 1,339.75 |
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| Food person | 539 | 692 |
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| Food family | 1,262 | 1,530 |
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| Transport person | 138.78 | 68.15 |
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| Transport family | 458.43 | 174.84 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.65 years | 68.42 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Helsinki | Southwest Finland |
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| Lunch Menu | 18.36 | 15.44 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 79.54 | 97.92 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.65 | 13.49 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.11 | 4.98 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.61 | 4.89 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.56 | 3 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Helsinki | Southwest Finland |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 973.87 | 548.06 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,100.72 | 503.88 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,936.69 | 914.33 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,080.64 | 1,181.79 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 84.35 | 78.09 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 138.57 | 149.5 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 19.62 | 19.35 |
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Transportation
| Item | Helsinki | Southwest Finland |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.57 | 3.17 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 9,843 | 3,505 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 5,234 | 1,490 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.63 | 4.05 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 58.82% | 62.78% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 21.82 | 15.11 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.44 | 2.21 |
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Groceries
| Item | Helsinki | Southwest Finland |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.6 | 1 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.19 | 2.74 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.32 | 2.7 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.14 | 7.33 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.76 | 13.29 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 22.23 | 27.12 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.75 | 2.18 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.12 | 1.34 |
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Other
| Item | Helsinki | Southwest Finland |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 42.26 | 43.95 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 22.9 | 19.46 |
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| Doctors visit | 102.24 | 110.04 |
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| Haircut, simple | 22.75 | 29.64 |
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| Brand Jeans | 115.06 | 103.62 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 115.31 | 77.58 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 354.44 | 407.91 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,930 | 9,720 |
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