Cost of living in Helsinki (Finland) is 83% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique)
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Food | + 133% | |||
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Food in Helsinki (Finland) is 133% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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Helsinki | Beira | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (961 MT) | 457 MT | + 110% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (726 MT) | 340 MT | + 114% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (457 MT) | 179 MT | + 156% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.48 (102 MT) | 92 MT | + 10% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.84 (334 MT) | 108 MT | + 208% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.37 (232 MT) | 71 MT | + 227% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.47 (308 MT) | 465 MT | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.14 (147 MT) | 153 MT | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.25 (86 MT) | 74 MT | + 16% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.68 (185 MT) | 57 MT | + 227% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €16 (1,104 MT) | 493 MT | + 124% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.63 (181 MT) | 70 MT | + 160% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.27 (157 MT) | 35 MT | + 350% | |
Housing | + 68% | |||
Housing in Helsinki (Finland) is 68% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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Helsinki | Beira | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,017 (139,126 MT) | 66,956 MT | + 108% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,441 (99,367 MT) | 39,666 MT | + 151% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €83 (5,742 MT) | 5,337 MT | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,133 (78,125 MT) | 43,577 MT | + 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,022 (70,501 MT) | 38,148 MT | + 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €43 (2,935 MT) | 3,502 MT | - 16% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (1,360 MT) | 3,889 MT | - 65% | |
40” flat screen tv | €362 (24,942 MT) | 25,254 MT | - 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (6,684 MT) | 6,520 MT | + 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (460 MT) | 309 MT | + 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €37 (2,522 MT) | 200 MT | + 1161% | |
Clothes | + 54% | |||
Clothes in Helsinki (Finland) is 54% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (5,755 MT) | 2,197 MT | + 162% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (2,750 MT) | 2,296 MT | + 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (6,785 MT) | 3,779 MT | + 80% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 (8,337 MT) | 6,389 MT | + 30% | |
Transportation | + 143% | |||
Transportation in Helsinki (Finland) is 143% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,250 (1,879,708 MT) | 725,422 MT | + 159% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.93 (133 MT) | 56 MT | + 137% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €65 (4,518 MT) | 1,771 MT | + 155% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (1,415 MT) | 859 MT | + 65% | |
Personal Care | + 75% | |||
Personal Care in Helsinki (Finland) is 75% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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Helsinki | Beira | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (629 MT) | 219 MT | + 187% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (577 MT) | 635 MT | - 9% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €75 (5,178 MT) | 1,853 MT | + 179% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.65 (252 MT) | 238 MT | + 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.56 (246 MT) | 161 MT | + 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.07 (212 MT) | 188 MT | + 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.54 (106 MT) | 106 MT | + 0% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.98 (137 MT) | 90 MT | + 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (1,724 MT) | 385 MT | + 348% | |
Entertainment | + 18% | |||
Entertainment in Helsinki (Finland) is 18% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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Helsinki | Beira | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (3,188 MT) | 1,605 MT | + 99% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €34 (2,338 MT) | 5,000 MT | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €94 (6,515 MT) | 5,000 MT | + 30% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €88 (6,096 MT) | 2,391 MT | + 155% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (963 MT) | 378 MT | + 155% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.89 (337 MT) | 230 MT | + 46% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (538 MT) | 96 MT | + 462% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €441 (30,419 MT) | 30,000 MT | + 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (6 MT) | 20 MT | - 69% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (4,008 MT) | 2,526 MT | + 59% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (692 MT) | 186 MT | + 272% | |
TOTAL | + 83% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 266 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 10, 2024.
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