Cost of living in Helsinki, Finland vs Aalborg, Denmark
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Food | - 7% | |||
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Food in Helsinki (Finland) is 7% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (kr87) | kr136 | - 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (kr60) | kr67 | - 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.15 (kr38) | kr29 | + 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 (kr9) | kr8 | + 11% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.63 (kr20) | kr26 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.60 (kr19) | kr22 | - 13% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.21 (kr39) | kr63 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.34 (kr17) | kr18 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.10 (kr8) | kr10 | - 21% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.74 (kr20) | kr11 | + 83% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (kr105) | kr79 | + 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.75 (kr20) | kr19 | + 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.64 (kr12) | kr11 | + 13% | |
Housing | + 23% | |||
Housing in Helsinki (Finland) is 23% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,871 (kr13,934) | kr8,536 | + 63% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,289 (kr9,595) | kr5,788 | + 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €68 (kr507) | kr1,220 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,266 (kr9,424) | kr5,337 | + 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €927 (kr6,901) | kr3,926 | + 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €48 (kr357) | kr1,589 | - 78% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (kr93) | kr188 | - 51% | |
40” flat screen tv | €369 (kr2,751) | kr3,570 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (kr821) | kr710 | + 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.55 (kr41) | kr57 | - 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €32 (kr238) | kr154 | + 54% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Helsinki (Finland) is 19% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (kr613) | kr786 | - 22% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (kr201) | kr244 | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (kr564) | kr727 | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €141 (kr1,048) | kr1,206 | - 13% | |
Transportation | - 8% | |||
Transportation in Helsinki (Finland) is 8% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,180 (kr202,399) | kr301,099 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (kr12) | kr10 | + 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €59 (kr439) | kr386 | + 14% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €23 (kr173) | kr255 | - 32% | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in Helsinki (Finland) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (kr59) | kr58 | + 3% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (kr87) | kr73 | + 19% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €74 (kr551) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.66 (kr27) | kr58 | - 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.54 (kr26) | kr28 | - 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.75 (kr28) | kr29 | - 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.79 (kr13) | kr13 | + 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (kr15) | kr16 | - 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (kr188) | kr176 | + 7% | |
Entertainment | + 12% | |||
Entertainment in Helsinki (Finland) is 12% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (kr335) | kr344 | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €28 (kr211) | kr191 | + 10% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €111 (kr829) | kr475 | + 75% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €89 (kr664) | kr616 | + 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (kr95) | kr77 | + 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.10 (kr30) | kr41 | - 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.72 (kr43) | kr33 | + 30% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €441 (kr3,285) | kr3,258 | + 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (kr0.61) | kr0.93 | - 35% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (kr413) | kr230 | + 80% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (kr61) | kr42 | + 44% | |
TOTAL | + 3% |

These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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