Cost of living in Helsinki (Finland) is 30% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 36% | |||
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| Food in Helsinki (Finland) is 36% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (CHF 13) | CHF 28 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (CHF 10) | CHF 15 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.99 (CHF 5.82) | CHF 10 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (CHF 1.26) | CHF 1.52 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.96 (CHF 2.87) | CHF 8 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.43 (CHF 3.34) | CHF 3.97 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.21 (CHF 5.07) | CHF 9 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.47 (CHF 2.40) | CHF 3.96 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.23 (CHF 1.19) | CHF 2.04 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.82 (CHF 2.74) | CHF 2.37 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (CHF 15) | CHF 12 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.93 (CHF 2.85) | CHF 2.54 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.97 (CHF 1.91) | CHF 2.44 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Helsinki (Finland) is 23% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,146 (CHF 2,085) | CHF 2,710 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,709 (CHF 1,660) | CHF 1,916 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €84 (CHF 82) | CHF 205 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,552 (CHF 1,508) | CHF 1,767 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,178 (CHF 1,144) | CHF 1,201 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €51 (CHF 49) | CHF 90 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €16 (CHF 16) | CHF 46 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €340 (CHF 330) | CHF 660 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (CHF 85) | CHF 160 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 18 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €38 (CHF 37) | CHF 35 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Helsinki (Finland) is 34% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (CHF 90) | CHF 123 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (CHF 42) | CHF 67 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (CHF 93) | CHF 152 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €146 (CHF 142) | CHF 207 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Helsinki (Finland) is 22% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,248 (CHF 22,584) | CHF 28,154 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.21 (CHF 2.15) | CHF 1.81 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €58 (CHF 57) | CHF 81 | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (CHF 21) | CHF 32 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsinki (Finland) is 50% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (CHF 8) | CHF 19 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (CHF 10) | CHF 38 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €74 (CHF 72) | CHF 102 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.93 (CHF 3.82) | CHF 8 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.08 (CHF 2.99) | CHF 4.59 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.54 (CHF 3.43) | CHF 5.62 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (CHF 1.58) | CHF 2.90 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.84 (CHF 1.79) | CHF 3.79 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (CHF 23) | CHF 46 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsinki (Finland) is 38% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (CHF 42) | CHF 74 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €30 (CHF 30) | CHF 39 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €110 (CHF 107) | CHF 147 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (CHF 83) | CHF 112 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (CHF 13) | CHF 19 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.70 (CHF 4.57) | CHF 5.04 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €437 (CHF 425) | CHF 708 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (CHF 0.07) | CHF 0.36 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (CHF 52) | CHF 79 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 8 | + 8% | |
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TOTAL | - 30% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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