- Cost of Living
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- Comparison
Cost of living in Helsinki, Finland compared to Alanya, Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 120% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Helsinki (Finland) is 120% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (60TL) | 25TL | + 141% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (41TL) | 20TL | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.10 (28TL) | 10TL | + 179% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (6TL) | 3.50TL | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.02 (11TL) | 24TL | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.84 (16TL) | 3.00TL | + 418% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (22TL) | 16TL | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.37 (13TL) | 3.00TL | + 333% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.86 (10TL) | 2.00TL | + 409% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.68 (15TL) | 8TL | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (55TL) | 65TL | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €3.12 (17TL) | 3.50TL | + 389% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.22 (12TL) | 2.00TL | + 508% | |
| Housing | + 398% | |||
| Housing in Helsinki (Finland) is 398% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,956 (10,707TL) | 1,250TL | + 757% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,275 (6,981TL) | 1,000TL | + 598% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €85 (466TL) | 300TL | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,027 (5,623TL) | 1,000TL | + 462% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €798 (4,367TL) | 850TL | + 414% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €43 (233TL) | 200TL | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €19 (102TL) | 60TL | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €466 (2,551TL) | 1,200TL | + 113% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €96 (528TL) | 400TL | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (37TL) | 20TL | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €32 (173TL) | 15TL | + 1054% | |
| Clothes | + 177% | |||
| Clothes in Helsinki (Finland) is 177% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (472TL) | 250TL | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (177TL) | 35TL | + 407% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (537TL) | 280TL | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €131 (715TL) | 300TL | + 138% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Helsinki (Finland) is 38% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (136,881TL) | 98,900TL | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (8TL) | 5.18TL | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (271TL) | 200TL | + 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (122TL) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsinki (Finland) is 19% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (36TL) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (68TL) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €76 (415TL) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.21 (23TL) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.99 (22TL) | 8TL | + 192% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.14 (17TL) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.80 (10TL) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.93 (11TL) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €32 (174TL) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsinki (Finland) is 22% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (220TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (131TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €87 (475TL) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (383TL) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (62TL) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.36 (18TL) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6.00 (33TL) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €500 (2,735TL) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (0.38TL) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €62 (337TL) | 150TL | + 125% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 (33TL) | 13TL | + 153% | |
| TOTAL | + 104% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 956 prices entered by 159 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Helsinki (Finland) is 104% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 6,945TL
(€1,268)
in Helsinki
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,400TL
in Alanya.
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