Cost of living in Helsinki (Finland) is 42% more expensive than in Malaga (Spain)
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| Food | + 24% | |||
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| Food in Helsinki (Finland) is 24% more expensive than in Malaga (Spain) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Malaga | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 | €20 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 | €9 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.79 | €3.58 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 | €0.94 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.85 | €2.09 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.41 | €1.86 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 | €7 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.41 | €1.62 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.18 | €0.96 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.06 | €0.79 | + 289% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €16 | €5.17 | + 207% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.94 | €1.87 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.05 | €0.68 | + 202% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Helsinki (Finland) is 65% more expensive than in Malaga (Spain) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Malaga | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,176 | €1,086 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,600 | €724 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €91 | €225 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,337 | €736 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,075 | €568 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €51 | €68 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €17 | €27 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €375 | €354 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 | €87 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €5.54 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €38 | €10 | + 276% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Helsinki (Finland) is 39% more expensive than in Malaga (Spain) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 | €70 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 | €25 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 | €63 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €144 | €90 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Helsinki (Finland) is 39% more expensive than in Malaga (Spain) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Malaga | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,816 | €26,734 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.22 | €1.59 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €62 | €35 | + 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 | €23 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsinki (Finland) is 32% more expensive than in Malaga (Spain) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Malaga | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 | €5.26 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 | €7 | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €75 | €55 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.94 | €3.74 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 | €2.70 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.69 | €2.94 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.77 | €1.79 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.84 | €1.95 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 | €15 | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsinki (Finland) is 42% more expensive than in Malaga (Spain) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Malaga | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 | €23 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €30 | €15 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €116 | €53 | + 117% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €86 | €35 | + 145% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 | €8 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.58 | €2.83 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 | €3.81 | + 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €437 | €358 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 | €0.22 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 | €44 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 | €5.10 | + 77% | |
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TOTAL | + 42% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 289 prices entered by 75 different people.
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