Cost of living in Helsinki (Finland) is 6% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
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| Food | + 4% | |||
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| Food in Helsinki (Finland) is 4% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (AU$21) | AU$20 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (AU$16) | AU$13 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.99 (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (AU$2.13) | AU$1.73 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.96 (AU$4.87) | AU$7 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.43 (AU$5.65) | AU$7 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.21 (AU$9) | AU$9 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.47 (AU$4.07) | AU$4.55 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.23 (AU$2.02) | AU$3.26 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.82 (AU$4.65) | AU$5.95 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (AU$25) | AU$20 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.93 (AU$4.83) | AU$3.85 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.97 (AU$3.24) | AU$2.86 | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Helsinki (Finland) is 7% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,051 (AU$3,376) | AU$2,922 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,796 (AU$2,958) | AU$2,042 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €84 (AU$139) | AU$254 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,552 (AU$2,555) | AU$2,275 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,178 (AU$1,939) | AU$1,693 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €51 (AU$84) | AU$170 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €16 (AU$27) | AU$69 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €340 (AU$560) | AU$541 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (AU$145) | AU$214 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (AU$13) | AU$12 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €38 (AU$63) | AU$37 | + 72% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Helsinki (Finland) is about the same as in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (AU$147) | AU$123 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (AU$70) | AU$82 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (AU$162) | AU$164 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €146 (AU$240) | AU$180 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Helsinki (Finland) is 18% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,248 (AU$38,276) | AU$30,739 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.17 (AU$3.57) | AU$1.94 | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €62 (AU$102) | AU$170 | - 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (AU$36) | AU$21 | + 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsinki (Finland) is 13% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (AU$14) | AU$11 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (AU$16) | AU$12 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €78 (AU$129) | AU$82 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.94 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (AU$5.16) | AU$5.70 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.69 (AU$6) | AU$5.87 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.77 (AU$2.92) | AU$4.66 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.84 (AU$3.03) | AU$3.36 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (AU$43) | AU$33 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsinki (Finland) is 21% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (AU$72) | AU$55 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €30 (AU$50) | AU$45 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €110 (AU$181) | AU$362 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (AU$141) | AU$105 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (AU$22) | AU$22 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.70 (AU$8) | AU$4.80 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (AU$12) | AU$10 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €437 (AU$720) | AU$814 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (AU$0.13) | AU$0.60 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (AU$88) | AU$80 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (AU$15) | AU$42 | - 64% | |
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TOTAL | - 6% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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