Cost of living in Helsinki, Finland vs Aarhus, Denmark
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| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Helsinki (Finland) is 12% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (kr91) | kr131 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (kr55) | kr76 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.95 (kr37) | kr36 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (kr8) | kr9 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.38 (kr18) | kr27 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.73 (kr20) | kr19 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.42 (kr41) | kr47 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.85 (kr14) | kr16 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.90 (kr7) | kr11 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.39 (kr18) | kr10 | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (kr102) | kr73 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.61 (kr20) | kr20 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.46 (kr11) | kr12 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Helsinki (Finland) is 16% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,076 (kr15,515) | kr11,838 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,440 (kr10,758) | kr10,086 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €58 (kr433) | kr890 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,444 (kr10,788) | kr7,626 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €936 (kr6,992) | kr5,660 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €43 (kr321) | kr821 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (kr112) | kr160 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €372 (kr2,778) | kr3,229 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (kr686) | kr861 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.89 (kr44) | kr72 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €31 (kr231) | kr158 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Helsinki (Finland) is 20% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 (kr713) | kr804 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (kr223) | kr316 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (kr648) | kr945 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €149 (kr1,117) | kr1,033 | + 8% | |
| 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 | €26,875 (kr200,812) | kr234,508 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.58 (kr12) | kr11 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €57 (kr423) | kr504 | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €23 (kr173) | kr176 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsinki (Finland) is 4% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (kr60) | kr45 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (kr87) | kr121 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €70 (kr522) | kr449 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.66 (kr27) | kr39 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.48 (kr26) | kr31 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.75 (kr28) | kr30 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.69 (kr13) | kr10 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.90 (kr14) | kr15 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (kr185) | kr244 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsinki (Finland) is about the same as in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (kr326) | kr427 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €29 (kr213) | kr211 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €118 (kr883) | kr623 | + 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €82 (kr611) | kr629 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (kr99) | kr80 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.62 (kr34) | kr41 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.98 (kr45) | kr43 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €428 (kr3,196) | kr3,794 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (kr0.61) | kr0.98 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (kr379) | kr246 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (kr57) | kr43 | + 33% | |
| 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 736 prices entered by 94 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2020.
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