- Cost of Living
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- United Kingdom
- Helsinki
- Aberdeen
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Cost of living in Helsinki, Finland compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Helsinki (Finland) is 20% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (£10) | £15 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (£7) | £5.50 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.10 (£4.47) | £3.42 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.11 (£0.97) | £0.81 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.02 (£1.77) | £2.15 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.84 (£2.49) | £1.37 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (£3.50) | £4.65 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.37 (£2.08) | £1.77 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.86 (£1.63) | £0.79 | + 107% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.68 (£2.35) | £1.64 | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (£9) | £7 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €3.04 (£2.66) | £1.76 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.22 (£1.95) | £0.76 | + 155% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Helsinki (Finland) is 15% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,956 (£1,714) | £1,307 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,275 (£1,118) | £1,091 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €85 (£75) | £181 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,027 (£900) | £686 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €798 (£699) | £568 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €43 (£37) | £117 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €19 (£16) | £22 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €426 (£373) | £356 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (£83) | £79 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (£5.84) | £8 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €30 (£26) | £12 | + 115% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Helsinki (Finland) is 9% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (£76) | £67 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (£28) | £32 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (£80) | £60 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €137 (£120) | £64 | + 88% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Helsinki (Finland) is 8% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (£21,912) | £17,989 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (£1.36) | £1.14 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (£43) | £60 | - 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (£19) | £18 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsinki (Finland) is 28% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (£7) | £3.17 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (£10) | £5.88 | + 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €73 (£64) | £61 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.09 (£3.59) | £2.60 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.73 (£3.27) | £1.39 | + 135% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.92 (£2.56) | £3.06 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.88 (£1.64) | £1.57 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.09 (£1.83) | £1.96 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (£25) | £15 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsinki (Finland) is 11% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (£34) | £36 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (£21) | £18 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €109 (£96) | £68 | + 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (£61) | £56 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (£10) | £7 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.36 (£2.95) | £2.76 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6.00 (£5.26) | £4.24 | + 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €504 (£442) | £401 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (£0.06) | £0.04 | + 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €62 (£54) | £37 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 (£5.26) | £9 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,168 prices entered by 187 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Helsinki (Finland) is 10% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £4,709
(€5,372)
in Helsinki
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£4,300
in Aberdeen.
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