- Cost of Living
- Finland
- United States
- Helsinki
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Helsinki, Finland compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Helsinki (Finland) is 19% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 ($13) | $12 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 ($9) | $7 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.10 ($5.94) | $4.77 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 ($1.26) | $0.76 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.02 ($2.36) | $2.19 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.84 ($3.31) | $3.35 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 ($4.66) | $5.58 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.37 ($2.76) | $2.99 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.86 ($2.17) | $1.37 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.68 ($3.13) | $2.47 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 ($12) | $14 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.70 ($3.15) | $1.94 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.22 ($2.59) | $1.74 | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Helsinki (Finland) is 46% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,956 ($2,281) | $1,352 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,275 ($1,487) | $811 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €85 ($99) | $155 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,027 ($1,198) | $857 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €798 ($930) | $553 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €43 ($50) | $99 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €19 ($22) | $35 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €407 ($475) | $360 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 ($126) | $88 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($8) | $9 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €29 ($33) | $13 | + 151% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Helsinki (Finland) is 56% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 ($101) | $41 | + 147% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 ($38) | $32 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 ($117) | $69 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €138 ($161) | $89 | + 82% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Helsinki (Finland) is 51% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 ($29,165) | $23,333 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 ($1.81) | $0.56 | + 223% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 ($58) | $43 | + 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 ($26) | $14 | + 80% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsinki (Finland) is 9% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($9) | $6 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 ($14) | $11 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €58 ($68) | $72 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.11 ($4.79) | $7 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.77 ($4.40) | $2.96 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 ($3.81) | $4.51 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.93 ($2.26) | $3.04 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 ($2.49) | $1.90 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 ($30) | $15 | + 94% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsinki (Finland) is 24% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 ($42) | $29 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 ($28) | $21 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €83 ($97) | $143 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 ($82) | $61 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 ($13) | $8 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.36 ($3.92) | $4.10 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6.00 ($7) | $4.92 | + 42% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €189 ($221) | $146 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 ($0.08) | $0.88 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €62 ($72) | $44 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 ($7) | $6 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
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These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Helsinki (Finland) is 23% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, you would need at least $5,304
(€4,546)
in Helsinki
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$4,300
in Akron, Ohio.
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