Cost of living
Helsinki compared to Western Finland
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Overview comparison
HelsinkiWestern Finland
Consumer prices in Helsinki are roughly 27% higher than in Western Finland.
Cost of living
| Item | Helsinki | Western Finland |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,947 | 1,419 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,528 | 4,522 |
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| Without rent one person | 731 | 732 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,678 | 2,367 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 831.27 | 611.47 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,575.98 | 1,231.67 |
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| Food person | 539 | 694 |
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| Food family | 1,262 | 1,730 |
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| Transport person | 138.78 | 66.03 |
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| Transport family | 458.43 | 188.83 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.65 years | 75.33 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Helsinki | Western Finland |
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| Lunch Menu | 18.36 | 15.69 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 79.54 | 98.06 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.65 | 12.04 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.11 | 4.02 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.61 | 4.49 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.56 | 2.87 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Helsinki | Western Finland |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 973.87 | 463.79 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,100.72 | 558.74 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,936.69 | 865.25 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,080.64 | 1,118.06 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 84.35 | 106.87 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 138.57 | 110.06 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 19.62 | 22.42 |
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Transportation
| Item | Helsinki | Western Finland |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.57 | 3.26 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 9,843 | 3,960 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 5,234 | 1,420 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.63 | 3.32 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 58.82% | 68.38% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 21.82 | 19.31 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.44 | 1.87 |
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Groceries
| Item | Helsinki | Western Finland |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.6 | 1.24 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.19 | 2.65 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.32 | 3.08 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.14 | 10.13 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.76 | 15.31 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 22.23 | 28.19 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.75 | 1.6 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.12 | 1.13 |
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Other
| Item | Helsinki | Western Finland |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 42.26 | 39.75 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 22.9 | 19.79 |
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| Doctors visit | 102.24 | 110.87 |
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| Haircut, simple | 22.75 | 33.73 |
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| Brand Jeans | 115.06 | 108.29 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 115.31 | 98.56 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 354.44 | 407.59 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,930 | 11,791 |
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