Cost of living in Helsinki, Finland vs Dunedin, New Zealand
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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Helsinki (Finland) is about the same as in Dunedin (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (NZ$19) | NZ$17 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (NZ$14) | NZ$13 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.22 (NZ$9) | NZ$8 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.21 (NZ$2.06) | NZ$1.88 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.73 (NZ$4.64) | NZ$7 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.70 (NZ$4.57) | NZ$5.81 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.21 (NZ$9) | NZ$6 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.34 (NZ$3.97) | NZ$3.65 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.10 (NZ$1.87) | NZ$3.58 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.78 (NZ$4.72) | NZ$7 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (NZ$23) | NZ$17 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.75 (NZ$4.66) | NZ$3.15 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.64 (NZ$2.79) | NZ$1.99 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Helsinki (Finland) is 20% more expensive than in Dunedin (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,097 (NZ$3,558) | NZ$2,306 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,363 (NZ$2,312) | NZ$1,639 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €68 (NZ$115) | NZ$216 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,306 (NZ$2,216) | NZ$1,572 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €945 (NZ$1,603) | NZ$1,045 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €39 (NZ$66) | NZ$144 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 (NZ$24) | NZ$79 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €359 (NZ$609) | NZ$696 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (NZ$187) | NZ$245 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.55 (NZ$9) | NZ$13 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €34 (NZ$57) | NZ$22 | + 154% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Helsinki (Finland) is 18% cheaper than in Dunedin (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (NZ$140) | NZ$114 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (NZ$46) | NZ$80 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (NZ$129) | NZ$163 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €141 (NZ$239) | NZ$174 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Helsinki (Finland) is 16% more expensive than in Dunedin (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,965 (NZ$45,745) | NZ$34,478 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (NZ$2.63) | NZ$2.09 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €59 (NZ$101) | NZ$94 | + 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €23 (NZ$39) | NZ$35 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsinki (Finland) is 50% more expensive than in Dunedin (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (NZ$14) | NZ$17 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (NZ$20) | NZ$7 | + 192% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €74 (NZ$125) | NZ$42 | + 200% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.66 (NZ$6) | NZ$7 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.54 (NZ$6) | NZ$4.59 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.75 (NZ$6) | NZ$5.58 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.79 (NZ$3.04) | NZ$2.87 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (NZ$3.33) | NZ$3.29 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (NZ$43) | NZ$24 | + 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsinki (Finland) is 8% more expensive than in Dunedin (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (NZ$76) | NZ$52 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €27 (NZ$45) | NZ$27 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €111 (NZ$189) | NZ$175 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €89 (NZ$151) | NZ$96 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (NZ$22) | NZ$15 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.22 (NZ$7) | NZ$4.84 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.83 (NZ$10) | NZ$9 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €441 (NZ$748) | NZ$870 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (NZ$0.13) | NZ$0.43 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (NZ$94) | NZ$65 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (NZ$14) | NZ$25 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 276 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Helsinki (Finland) is 12% more expensive than in Dunedin (New Zealand)
For example, you would need at least NZ$7,407 (€4,366) in Helsinki to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with NZ$6,600 in Dunedin.
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