- Cost of Living
- Finland
- United Kingdom
- Helsinki
- Glasgow
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Helsinki (Finland) and Glasgow (United Kingdom)
| Food | 16% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Helsinki (Finland) is 16% more expensive than in Glasgow (United Kingdom) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | €11.97 (£10.11) | £10.89 | 7% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6.97 (£5.89) | £4.87 | 21% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | €5.60 (£4.73) | £4.48 | 6% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (£0.82) | £1.10 | 26% |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.53 (£2.14) | £2.15 | 0% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.13 (£2.64) | £2.21 | 19% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.35 (£4.52) | £2.64 | 71% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (£2.11) | £1.46 | 45% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | €2.26 (£1.91) | £1.78 | 7% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | €2.51 (£2.12) | £1.56 | 36% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12.27 (£10.36) | £8.09 | 28% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.98 (£2.52) | £1.69 | 49% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.13 (£1.80) | £0.96 | 88% |
| Housing | 94% | ||
| Housing in Helsinki (Finland) is 94% more expensive than in Glasgow (United Kingdom) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | €1,769 (£1,494) | £686 | 118% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €116 (£98) | £92 | 6% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | €18.80 (£15.88) | £15.78 | 1% |
| 40” flat screen TV | €510 (£431) | £440 | 2% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | €80 (£68) | £92 | 26% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.79 (£4.04) | £5.31 | 24% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €27 (£23) | £9.67 | 134% |
| Clothes | 12% | ||
| Clothes in Helsinki (Finland) is 12% more expensive than in Glasgow (United Kingdom) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | €86 (£72) | £64 | 12% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | €34 (£29) | £30 | 4% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | €88 (£75) | £58 | 28% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | €93 (£78) | £47 | 69% |
| Transportation | 4% | ||
| Transportation in Helsinki (Finland) is 4% cheaper than in Glasgow (United Kingdom) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,749 (£22,593) | £15,571 | 45% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.66 (£1.40) | £1.38 | 1% |
| monthly ticket public transport | €44 (£37) | £49 | 24% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | €21 (£18.00) | £11.74 | 53% |
| Personal Care | 20% | ||
| Personal Care in Helsinki (Finland) is 20% more expensive than in Glasgow (United Kingdom) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | €6.71 (£5.67) | £5.84 | 3% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.57 (£3.02) | £3.07 | 2% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.67 (£2.26) | £1.71 | 32% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.50 (£2.96) | £2.42 | 22% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.06 (£1.74) | £1.79 | 3% |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.74 (£1.47) | £1.57 | 6% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €27 (£22) | £9 | 149% |
| Entertainment | 4% | ||
| Entertainment in Helsinki (Finland) is 4% more expensive than in Glasgow (United Kingdom) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (£25) | £20 | 25% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (£19.35) | £15.85 | 22% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (£68) | £66 | 2% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | €77 (£65) | £52 | 25% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9.17 (£7.74) | £5.94 | 30% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | €3.38 (£2.85) | £2.67 | 7% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | €4.67 (£3.94) | £2.81 | 41% |
| iPod nano 16GB | €146 (£123) | £126 | 2% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (£0.06) | £0.26 | 75% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | €67 (£57) | £38 | 49% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | €5.36 (£4.52) | £7.57 | 40% |
| TOTAL | 27% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,155 prices entered by 286 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2013.
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Cost of living in Helsinki (Finland) is 27% more expensive than in Glasgow (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £4,761
(€5,637)
in Helsinki
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£3,750
in Glasgow.