Cost of living in Helsinki (Finland) is 48% more expensive than in Damascus (Syria)
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| Food | + 52% | |||
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| Food in Helsinki (Finland) is 52% more expensive than in Damascus (Syria) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Damascus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (40,742 £) | 16,908 £ | + 141% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (28,950 £) | 23,324 £ | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (19,436 £) | 15,865 £ | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.46 (4,077 £) | 5,471 £ | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.30 (12,015 £) | 7,957 £ | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.78 (10,564 £) | 3,335 £ | + 217% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.66 (13,020 £) | 11,902 £ | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (6,235 £) | 4,483 £ | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.14 (3,191 £) | 3,868 £ | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.60 (7,255 £) | 10,726 £ | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (41,811 £) | 22,098 £ | + 89% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.86 (7,986 £) | 5,438 £ | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.15 (6,009 £) | 1,930 £ | + 211% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Helsinki (Finland) is 86% more expensive than in Damascus (Syria) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Damascus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,232 (6,231,970 £) | 2,266,120 £ | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,608 (4,489,999 £) | 1,023,070 £ | + 339% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €81 (224,820 £) | 785,722 £ | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,280 (3,573,217 £) | 1,927,480 £ | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,179 (3,290,096 £) | 1,281,530 £ | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €48 (134,161 £) | 407,505 £ | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €16 (45,523 £) | 36,580 £ | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €410 (1,145,886 £) | 2,423,240 £ | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (266,393 £) | 984,937 £ | - 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (22,025 £) | 19,256 £ | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €39 (108,298 £) | 20,000 £ | + 441% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Helsinki (Finland) is 42% cheaper than in Damascus (Syria) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (248,132 £) | 136,717 £ | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (112,777 £) | 359,048 £ | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €108 (300,723 £) | 269,748 £ | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (351,638 £) | 236,715 £ | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Helsinki (Finland) is 82% more expensive than in Damascus (Syria) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,598 (77,042,750 £) | 81,598,000 £ | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.00 (5,579 £) | 5,610 £ | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €64 (179,469 £) | 50,139 £ | + 258% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (56,983 £) | 25,641 £ | + 122% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsinki (Finland) is 75% more expensive than in Damascus (Syria) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Damascus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (28,694 £) | 4,257 £ | + 574% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (27,784 £) | 6,632 £ | + 319% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €88 (244,378 £) | 50,000 £ | + 389% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.84 (10,731 £) | 7,982 £ | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.33 (12,088 £) | 11,560 £ | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.29 (9,190 £) | 11,251 £ | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (4,557 £) | 6,185 £ | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.84 (5,141 £) | 7,645 £ | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (69,379 £) | 45,529 £ | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsinki (Finland) is 8% more expensive than in Damascus (Syria) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Damascus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (127,831 £) | 60,604 £ | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €31 (87,624 £) | 29,340 £ | + 199% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €111 (310,566 £) | 180,000 £ | + 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €84 (235,618 £) | 281,413 £ | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (39,990 £) | 33,248 £ | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.23 (14,598 £) | 25,504 £ | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (21,408 £) | 44,234 £ | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €446 (1,246,349 £) | 2,029,040 £ | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (212 £) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (160,728 £) | 41,057 £ | + 291% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (26,961 £) | 13,121 £ | + 105% | |
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TOTAL | + 48% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 165 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 07, 2024.
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