Cost of living in Helsinki, Finland vs Araraquara, Brazil
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| Food | + 207% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Helsinki (Finland) is 207% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (R$ 77) | R$ 27 | + 183% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 56) | R$ 27 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.22 (R$ 35) | R$ 4.99 | + 608% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.21 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.40 | + 142% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.73 (R$ 19) | R$ 5.20 | + 256% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.70 (R$ 18) | R$ 5.48 | + 233% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.21 (R$ 35) | R$ 12 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.34 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.03 | + 215% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.10 (R$ 7) | R$ 2.81 | + 166% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.78 (R$ 19) | R$ 5.92 | + 218% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (R$ 93) | R$ 36 | + 158% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.75 (R$ 19) | R$ 6 | + 205% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.64 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.36 | + 231% | |
| Housing | + 322% | |||
| Housing in Helsinki (Finland) is 322% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,097 (R$ 14,202) | R$ 2,283 | + 522% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,363 (R$ 9,227) | R$ 1,538 | + 500% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €68 (R$ 461) | R$ 300 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,306 (R$ 8,845) | R$ 1,750 | + 405% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €945 (R$ 6,397) | R$ 1,200 | + 433% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €39 (R$ 264) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 (R$ 98) | R$ 70 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €359 (R$ 2,430) | R$ 1,266 | + 92% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (R$ 747) | R$ 500 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.55 (R$ 38) | R$ 27 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €34 (R$ 227) | R$ 20 | + 1013% | |
| Clothes | + 83% | |||
| Clothes in Helsinki (Finland) is 83% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (R$ 557) | R$ 176 | + 217% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (R$ 182) | R$ 150 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (R$ 513) | R$ 351 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €141 (R$ 953) | R$ 250 | + 282% | |
| Transportation | + 99% | |||
| Transportation in Helsinki (Finland) is 99% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,965 (R$ 182,589) | R$ 94,000 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.50 | + 133% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €59 (R$ 403) | R$ 193 | + 108% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €23 (R$ 157) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 106% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsinki (Finland) is 106% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (R$ 54) | R$ 27 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (R$ 79) | R$ 50 | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €74 (R$ 501) | R$ 236 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.66 (R$ 25) | R$ 22 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.54 (R$ 24) | R$ 14 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.75 (R$ 25) | R$ 15 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.79 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.00 | + 143% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (R$ 13) | R$ 3.21 | + 314% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (R$ 171) | R$ 26 | + 546% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsinki (Finland) is 81% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (R$ 304) | R$ 82 | + 269% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €27 (R$ 181) | R$ 48 | + 277% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €111 (R$ 754) | R$ 300 | + 151% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €89 (R$ 604) | R$ 124 | + 388% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (R$ 88) | R$ 14 | + 507% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.22 (R$ 29) | R$ 7 | + 306% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.83 (R$ 39) | R$ 10 | + 299% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €441 (R$ 2,987) | R$ 3,000 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (R$ 0.50) | R$ 2.30 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (R$ 376) | R$ 110 | + 240% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (R$ 56) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 157% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 259 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Helsinki (Finland) is 157% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 16,457 (€2,430) in Helsinki to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 6,400 in Araraquara.
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