Cost of living in Helsinki (Finland) is 168% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru)
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| Food | + 127% | |||
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| Food in Helsinki (Finland) is 127% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (S/. 54) | S/. 17 | + 212% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (S/. 43) | S/. 17 | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (S/. 26) | S/. 7 | + 258% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.43 (S/. 5.85) | S/. 5.99 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.19 (S/. 13) | S/. 8 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.32 (S/. 14) | S/. 3.59 | + 278% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.58 (S/. 19) | S/. 11 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (S/. 10) | S/. 4.81 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.16 (S/. 4.74) | S/. 2.39 | + 98% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.64 (S/. 11) | S/. 7 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €18 (S/. 73) | S/. 44 | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.05 (S/. 12) | S/. 8 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.97 (S/. 8) | S/. 2.54 | + 217% | |
| Housing | + 276% | |||
| Housing in Helsinki (Finland) is 276% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,040 (S/. 8,336) | S/. 1,860 | + 348% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,741 (S/. 7,117) | S/. 1,036 | + 587% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €86 (S/. 351) | S/. 184 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,348 (S/. 5,507) | S/. 1,377 | + 300% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,055 (S/. 4,313) | S/. 744 | + 480% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €51 (S/. 208) | S/. 101 | + 105% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €18 (S/. 73) | S/. 79 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €340 (S/. 1,390) | S/. 1,026 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (S/. 359) | S/. 360 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (S/. 32) | S/. 29 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €37 (S/. 151) | S/. 15 | + 880% | |
| Clothes | + 121% | |||
| Clothes in Helsinki (Finland) is 121% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 (S/. 389) | S/. 149 | + 161% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (S/. 175) | S/. 87 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (S/. 391) | S/. 228 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €146 (S/. 596) | S/. 220 | + 171% | |
| Transportation | + 203% | |||
| Transportation in Helsinki (Finland) is 203% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,679 (S/. 113,126) | S/. 48,588 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.12 (S/. 9) | S/. 4.44 | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €63 (S/. 258) | S/. 63 | + 307% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (S/. 89) | S/. 27 | + 236% | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsinki (Finland) is 86% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (S/. 36) | S/. 19 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (S/. 41) | S/. 18 | + 124% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (S/. 346) | S/. 77 | + 352% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.93 (S/. 16) | S/. 24 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.31 (S/. 14) | S/. 12 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.29 (S/. 13) | S/. 16 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (S/. 7) | S/. 5.81 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.84 (S/. 8) | S/. 5.71 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (S/. 96) | S/. 25 | + 289% | |
| Entertainment | + 103% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsinki (Finland) is 103% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (S/. 178) | S/. 34 | + 418% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €31 (S/. 128) | S/. 28 | + 359% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €110 (S/. 451) | S/. 135 | + 235% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €84 (S/. 345) | S/. 68 | + 411% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (S/. 53) | S/. 26 | + 104% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.89 (S/. 20) | S/. 14 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (S/. 29) | S/. 8 | + 284% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €437 (S/. 1,787) | S/. 2,312 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (S/. 0.31) | S/. 0.64 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (S/. 218) | S/. 107 | + 104% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (S/. 39) | S/. 12 | + 219% | |
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TOTAL | + 168% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 436 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2023.
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