- Cost of Living
- Finland
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- Helsinki
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Helsinki, Finland compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Helsinki (Finland) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (C$16) | C$14 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$8 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.10 (C$8) | C$6 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 (C$1.59) | C$2.38 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.02 (C$3.00) | C$4.26 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.84 (C$4.22) | C$2.62 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (C$5.94) | C$9 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.37 (C$3.52) | C$3.73 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.86 (C$2.76) | C$2.90 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.68 (C$3.98) | C$2.89 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (C$15) | C$16 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.75 (C$4.09) | C$2.31 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.22 (C$3.30) | C$1.76 | + 87% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Helsinki (Finland) is 72% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,956 (C$2,907) | C$1,186 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,275 (C$1,895) | C$982 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €85 (C$127) | C$117 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,027 (C$1,526) | C$919 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €798 (C$1,185) | C$695 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €43 (C$63) | C$64 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €19 (C$28) | C$39 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €407 (C$605) | C$392 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €118 (C$176) | C$111 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €29 (C$42) | C$26 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Helsinki (Finland) is 56% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (C$128) | C$61 | + 112% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (C$48) | C$41 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (C$149) | C$95 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €139 (C$206) | C$87 | + 138% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Helsinki (Finland) is 59% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (C$37,158) | C$22,684 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (C$2.30) | C$1.19 | + 94% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (C$74) | C$47 | + 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (C$33) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsinki (Finland) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$11) | C$8 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (C$17) | C$20 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (C$89) | C$85 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.11 (C$6) | C$7 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.77 (C$5.60) | C$3.90 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 (C$4.85) | C$3.90 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.93 (C$2.88) | C$3.21 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.06 (C$3.06) | C$2.46 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €27 (C$39) | C$19 | + 106% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsinki (Finland) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (C$53) | C$44 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (C$36) | C$26 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €83 (C$124) | C$84 | + 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (C$104) | C$90 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (C$16) | C$9 | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.36 (C$4.99) | C$5.98 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6.00 (C$9) | C$5.61 | + 59% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €189 (C$281) | C$141 | + 99% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (C$0.10) | C$2.00 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €62 (C$92) | C$34 | + 170% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,039 prices entered by 173 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
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Cost of living in Helsinki (Finland) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,444
(€2,990)
in Helsinki
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,600
in Abbotsford.
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