Cost of living in Helsinki (Finland) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland)
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Food in Helsinki (Finland) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Helsinki | Łódź | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (62 zł) | 68 zł | - 9% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (47 zł) | 33 zł | + 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (28 zł) | 28 zł | - 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (5.85 zł) | 7 zł | - 17% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.56 (19 zł) | 20 zł | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.46 (14 zł) | 18 zł | - 21% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.90 (20 zł) | 29 zł | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.32 (5.49 zł) | 5.81 zł | - 6% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.94 (12 zł) | 8 zł | + 50% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €16 (65 zł) | 82 zł | - 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.76 (11 zł) | 11 zł | + 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.97 (8 zł) | 8 zł | + 6% | |
Housing | + 5% | |||
Housing in Helsinki (Finland) is 5% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,882 (7,844 zł) | 7,146 zł | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,364 (5,685 zł) | 5,195 zł | + 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €83 (347 zł) | 1,395 zł | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,133 (4,724 zł) | 3,629 zł | + 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €983 (4,096 zł) | 2,912 zł | + 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €43 (177 zł) | 798 zł | - 78% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €18 (73 zł) | 75 zł | - 3% | |
40” flat screen tv | €322 (1,343 zł) | 1,379 zł | - 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (437 zł) | 781 zł | - 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (28 zł) | 61 zł | - 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €37 (152 zł) | 74 zł | + 105% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Helsinki (Finland) is 13% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (348 zł) | 403 zł | - 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (166 zł) | 195 zł | - 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (410 zł) | 397 zł | + 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 (504 zł) | 615 zł | - 18% | |
Transportation | + 15% | |||
Transportation in Helsinki (Finland) is 15% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,898 (116,299 zł) | 164,210 zł | - 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €67 (278 zł) | 230 zł | + 21% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €30 (124 zł) | 28 zł | + 342% | |
Personal Care | - 32% | |||
Personal Care in Helsinki (Finland) is 32% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (38 zł) | 39 zł | - 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (35 zł) | 76 zł | - 54% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €75 (313 zł) | 291 zł | + 7% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.65 (15 zł) | 29 zł | - 48% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.56 (15 zł) | 29 zł | - 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.07 (13 zł) | 26 zł | - 50% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.68 (7 zł) | 16 zł | - 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.04 (9 zł) | 16 zł | - 47% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (101 zł) | 104 zł | - 3% | |
Entertainment | + 11% | |||
Entertainment in Helsinki (Finland) is 11% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Helsinki | Łódź | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (191 zł) | 140 zł | + 36% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €34 (141 zł) | 73 zł | + 95% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €94 (394 zł) | 427 zł | - 8% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €88 (368 zł) | 214 zł | + 72% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (58 zł) | 43 zł | + 36% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.89 (20 zł) | 24 zł | - 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (33 zł) | 20 zł | + 59% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €462 (1,924 zł) | 2,736 zł | - 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (0.38 zł) | 0.96 zł | - 61% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (226 zł) | 208 zł | + 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (41 zł) | 29 zł | + 42% | |
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TOTAL | + 4% |

These prices were last updated on February 18, 2025.
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