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Cost of living in Helsinki, Finland compared to Alanya, Turkey
Currency:
Food | + 101% | |||
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Food in Helsinki (Finland) is 101% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (55TL) | 25TL | + 120% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (37TL) | 20TL | + 86% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.10 (25TL) | 10TL | + 154% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.11 (5.52TL) | 3.50TL | + 58% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.02 (10TL) | 24TL | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.84 (14TL) | 3.00TL | + 373% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (20TL) | 16TL | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.37 (12TL) | 3.00TL | + 294% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.86 (9TL) | 2.00TL | + 364% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.68 (13TL) | 8TL | + 67% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (50TL) | 65TL | - 23% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €3.04 (15TL) | 3.50TL | + 334% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.22 (11TL) | 2.00TL | + 454% | |
Housing | + 358% | |||
Housing in Helsinki (Finland) is 358% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,956 (9,762TL) | 1,250TL | + 681% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,275 (6,365TL) | 1,000TL | + 536% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €85 (425TL) | 300TL | + 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,027 (5,126TL) | 1,000TL | + 413% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €798 (3,981TL) | 850TL | + 368% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €43 (212TL) | 200TL | + 6% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €19 (93TL) | 60TL | + 54% | |
40” flat screen TV | €426 (2,126TL) | 1,200TL | + 77% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (474TL) | 400TL | + 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (33TL) | 20TL | + 66% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €30 (151TL) | 15TL | + 904% | |
Clothes | + 151% | |||
Clothes in Helsinki (Finland) is 151% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (430TL) | 250TL | + 72% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (162TL) | 35TL | + 362% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (457TL) | 280TL | + 63% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €137 (685TL) | 300TL | + 128% | |
Transportation | + 27% | |||
Transportation in Helsinki (Finland) is 27% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (124,797TL) | 98,900TL | + 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (8TL) | 5.18TL | + 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (247TL) | 200TL | + 24% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (109TL) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 15% | |||
Personal Care in Helsinki (Finland) is 15% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (39TL) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (59TL) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €73 (366TL) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.09 (20TL) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.73 (19TL) | 8TL | + 148% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.92 (15TL) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.88 (9TL) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.09 (10TL) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (141TL) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 19% | |||
Entertainment in Helsinki (Finland) is 19% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (191TL) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (120TL) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €109 (546TL) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (349TL) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (55TL) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.36 (17TL) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6.00 (30TL) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €504 (2,517TL) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (0.35TL) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €62 (308TL) | 150TL | + 105% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 (30TL) | 13TL | + 130% | |
TOTAL | + 92% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Helsinki (Finland) is 92% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 7,478TL
(€1,498)
in Helsinki
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,900TL
in Alanya.
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