- Cost of Living
- Finland
- United States
- Helsinki
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Helsinki, Finland compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Helsinki (Finland) is 26% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 ($14) | $13 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 ($9) | $7 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.10 ($6) | $4.41 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.11 ($1.36) | $0.85 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.02 ($2.48) | $2.58 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.84 ($3.49) | $3.45 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 ($4.91) | $5.74 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.37 ($2.91) | $3.12 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.86 ($2.29) | $1.64 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.68 ($3.29) | $2.75 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 ($12) | $13 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €3.04 ($3.74) | $1.83 | + 105% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.22 ($2.73) | $1.55 | + 76% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Helsinki (Finland) is 66% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,956 ($2,403) | $1,022 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,275 ($1,567) | $769 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €85 ($105) | $158 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,027 ($1,262) | $885 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €798 ($980) | $563 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €43 ($52) | $99 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €19 ($23) | $32 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €426 ($523) | $356 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 ($117) | $85 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($8) | $8 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €30 ($37) | $15 | + 152% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Helsinki (Finland) is 49% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 ($106) | $38 | + 179% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 ($40) | $36 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 ($112) | $70 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €137 ($169) | $95 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Helsinki (Finland) is 61% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 ($30,720) | $22,205 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 ($1.90) | $0.61 | + 211% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 ($61) | $43 | + 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 ($27) | $14 | + 97% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsinki (Finland) is 33% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 ($10) | $6 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 ($14) | $11 | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €73 ($90) | $61 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.09 ($5.03) | $7 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.73 ($4.59) | $3.06 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.92 ($3.59) | $4.18 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.88 ($2.31) | $3.23 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.09 ($2.57) | $1.43 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 ($35) | $16 | + 124% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsinki (Finland) is 11% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 ($47) | $32 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 ($29) | $19 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €109 ($134) | $139 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 ($86) | $66 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 ($14) | $7 | + 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.36 ($4.13) | $4.41 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6.00 ($7) | $5.01 | + 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €504 ($620) | $433 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 ($0.09) | $0.56 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €62 ($76) | $46 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 ($7) | $6 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Helsinki (Finland) is 42% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, you would need at least $4,405
(€3,585)
in Helsinki
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,100
in Akron, Ohio.
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