Cost of living in Helsinki (Finland) is 23% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland)
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| Food | + 32% | |||
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| Food in Helsinki (Finland) is 32% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (58 zł) | 52 zł | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (46 zł) | 33 zł | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (29 zł) | 19 zł | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 (5.63 zł) | 4.30 zł | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.37 (19 zł) | 20 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.35 (14 zł) | 13 zł | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.72 (20 zł) | 29 zł | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.01 (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 (5.55 zł) | 4.38 zł | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.08 (13 zł) | 4.72 zł | + 177% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €16 (70 zł) | 39 zł | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.07 (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.74 (7 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Helsinki (Finland) is about the same as in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,078 (8,820 zł) | 6,371 zł | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,387 (5,887 zł) | 6,318 zł | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €78 (329 zł) | 1,049 zł | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,020 (4,327 zł) | 3,942 zł | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €934 (3,964 zł) | 4,514 zł | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €38 (163 zł) | 554 zł | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (65 zł) | 94 zł | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €341 (1,449 zł) | 2,032 zł | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 (457 zł) | 630 zł | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (28 zł) | 58 zł | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €35 (146 zł) | 73 zł | + 102% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Helsinki (Finland) is 10% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (362 zł) | 416 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (172 zł) | 181 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (408 zł) | 406 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (502 zł) | 666 zł | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Helsinki (Finland) is 64% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,749 (109,276 zł) | 121,700 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 (8 zł) | 6 zł | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €66 (280 zł) | 135 zł | + 108% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €29 (125 zł) | 34 zł | + 261% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsinki (Finland) is about the same as in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (34 zł) | 33 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (36 zł) | 41 zł | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €108 (459 zł) | 244 zł | + 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.59 (15 zł) | 27 zł | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.88 (16 zł) | 21 zł | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.07 (13 zł) | 15 zł | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.59 (7 zł) | 15 zł | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.82 (8 zł) | 13 zł | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (90 zł) | 81 zł | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsinki (Finland) is 13% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (173 zł) | 115 zł | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €28 (121 zł) | 64 zł | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €94 (400 zł) | 388 zł | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (341 zł) | 188 zł | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (56 zł) | 36 zł | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.78 (20 zł) | 19 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (35 zł) | 19 zł | + 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €467 (1,981 zł) | 2,790 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (0.31 zł) | 1.11 zł | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (198 zł) | 176 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (46 zł) | 20 zł | + 126% | |
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TOTAL | + 23% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 571 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 07, 2025.
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