Cost of living in Helsinki (Finland) is 11% more expensive than in Green Bay, Wisconsin (United States)
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| Food | + 3% | |||
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| Food in Helsinki (Finland) is about the same as in Green Bay, Wisconsin (United States) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Green Bay, Wisconsin | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 ($16) | $18 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 ($11) | $9 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 ($7) | $5.67 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.47 ($1.61) | $0.97 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.50 ($4.92) | $3.67 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.32 ($3.64) | $4.73 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.15 ($4.55) | $6 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 ($2.44) | $3.74 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.14 ($1.25) | $1.60 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.33 ($2.55) | $3.03 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 ($17) | $17 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.62 ($2.87) | $2.16 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.07 ($2.27) | $1.84 | + 24% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Helsinki (Finland) is 11% cheaper than in Green Bay, Wisconsin (United States) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Green Bay, Wisconsin | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,087 ($2,285) | $1,570 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,414 ($1,548) | $1,057 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €83 ($91) | $131 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,167 ($1,277) | $2,424 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,031 ($1,129) | $851 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €43 ($47) | $159 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 ($22) | $42 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €362 ($396) | $218 | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 ($106) | $110 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($7) | $13 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €37 ($40) | $43 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Helsinki (Finland) is 41% more expensive than in Green Bay, Wisconsin (United States) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Green Bay, Wisconsin | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 ($91) | $38 | + 141% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 ($44) | $40 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 ($108) | $80 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 ($132) | $85 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Helsinki (Finland) is 74% more expensive than in Green Bay, Wisconsin (United States) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Green Bay, Wisconsin | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,476 ($27,893) | $20,016 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.91 ($2.09) | $0.86 | + 142% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €61 ($66) | $33 | + 99% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 ($22) | $26 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsinki (Finland) is 21% cheaper than in Green Bay, Wisconsin (United States) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Green Bay, Wisconsin | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 ($10) | $8 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 ($9) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €75 ($82) | $141 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.65 ($4.00) | $8 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.56 ($3.90) | $4.02 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.07 ($3.36) | $4.07 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.54 ($1.68) | $4.32 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.98 ($2.17) | $1.46 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 ($27) | $17 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsinki (Finland) is 7% more expensive than in Green Bay, Wisconsin (United States) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Green Bay, Wisconsin | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 ($51) | $38 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €34 ($37) | $23 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €94 ($103) | $161 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €88 ($97) | $70 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 ($15) | $7 | + 132% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.89 ($5.35) | $4.76 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 ($9) | $4.77 | + 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €441 ($483) | $469 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 ($0.10) | $0.37 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 ($64) | $29 | + 116% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 ($11) | $8 | + 31% | |
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TOTAL | + 11% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 330 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 14, 2024.
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