- Cost of Living
- Finland
- United States
- Helsinki
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Helsinki, Finland compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Helsinki (Finland) is 24% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 ($13) | $12 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 ($9) | $6 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.10 ($6) | $4.43 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 ($1.29) | $0.81 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.02 ($2.42) | $2.24 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.84 ($3.40) | $3.41 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 ($4.78) | $5.82 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.37 ($2.84) | $2.99 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.86 ($2.23) | $1.37 | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.68 ($3.21) | $2.58 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 ($12) | $14 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.84 ($3.40) | $1.83 | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.22 ($2.66) | $1.76 | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Helsinki (Finland) is 53% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,956 ($2,342) | $1,248 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,275 ($1,527) | $819 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €85 ($102) | $157 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,027 ($1,230) | $885 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €798 ($955) | $563 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €43 ($51) | $99 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €19 ($22) | $33 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €449 ($538) | $347 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 ($131) | $83 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 ($8) | $8 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €29 ($34) | $15 | + 133% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Helsinki (Finland) is 48% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 ($103) | $38 | + 170% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 ($39) | $36 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 ($113) | $68 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €139 ($166) | $94 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Helsinki (Finland) is 62% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 ($29,936) | $22,686 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 ($1.86) | $0.56 | + 229% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 ($59) | $42 | + 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 ($26) | $12 | + 120% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsinki (Finland) is 17% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($9) | $6 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 ($14) | $11 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €60 ($72) | $65 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.11 ($4.92) | $7 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.83 ($4.59) | $3.01 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.23 ($3.86) | $4.51 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.91 ($2.29) | $3.23 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 ($2.46) | $1.74 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €27 ($32) | $15 | + 107% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsinki (Finland) is 0% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 ($46) | $30 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 ($29) | $20 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €109 ($131) | $138 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 ($84) | $64 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 ($13) | $7 | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.36 ($4.02) | $4.10 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6.00 ($7) | $4.89 | + 47% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €632 ($756) | $482 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 ($0.08) | $0.56 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €62 ($74) | $45 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 ($7) | $5.92 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
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These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Helsinki (Finland) is 35% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, you would need at least $5,264
(€4,396)
in Helsinki
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,900
in Akron, Ohio.
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