- Cost of Living
- Finland
- Denmark
- Helsinki
- Aarhus
- Comparison
Cost of living in Helsinki, Finland compared to Aarhus, Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Helsinki (Finland) is 4% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (kr82) | kr120 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (kr54) | kr70 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.10 (kr38) | kr31 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 (kr8) | kr7 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.02 (kr15) | kr24 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.84 (kr21) | kr21 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (kr30) | kr56 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.37 (kr18) | kr18 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.86 (kr14) | kr11 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.68 (kr20) | kr14 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (kr74) | kr60 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.79 (kr21) | kr20 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.22 (kr17) | kr11 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Helsinki (Finland) is 31% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,956 (kr14,543) | kr9,429 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,275 (kr9,482) | kr7,271 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €85 (kr633) | kr1,185 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,027 (kr7,637) | kr5,125 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €798 (kr5,931) | kr3,875 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €43 (kr317) | kr649 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €19 (kr138) | kr170 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €407 (kr3,025) | kr4,012 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €118 (kr879) | kr803 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (kr48) | kr70 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €29 (kr212) | kr139 | + 52% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Helsinki (Finland) is 9% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (kr641) | kr833 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (kr241) | kr243 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (kr745) | kr817 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €139 (kr1,031) | kr1,068 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Helsinki (Finland) is 11% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (kr185,915) | kr300,000 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (kr12) | kr10 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (kr368) | kr363 | + 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (kr164) | kr159 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsinki (Finland) is 13% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (kr55) | kr52 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (kr87) | kr127 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (kr446) | kr433 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.11 (kr31) | kr36 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.77 (kr28) | kr34 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 (kr24) | kr34 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.91 (kr14) | kr18 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.06 (kr15) | kr18 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €27 (kr197) | kr225 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsinki (Finland) is 1% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (kr266) | kr349 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (kr178) | kr170 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €109 (kr813) | kr671 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (kr521) | kr500 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (kr81) | kr85 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.36 (kr25) | kr35 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6.00 (kr45) | kr40 | + 12% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €189 (kr1,407) | kr1,293 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (kr0.52) | kr1.00 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €62 (kr458) | kr208 | + 120% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 (kr45) | kr44 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,284 prices entered by 207 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Helsinki (Finland) is about the same as in Aarhus (Denmark)
For example, you would need at least kr26,749
(€3,597)
in Helsinki
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
kr26,000
in Aarhus.
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