Cost of living in Helsinki, Finland vs Pécs, Hungary
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| Food | + 168% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Helsinki (Finland) is 168% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (4,179 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | + 223% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (2,875 Ft) | 1,485 Ft | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.15 (1,842 Ft) | 747 Ft | + 146% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 (416 Ft) | 206 Ft | + 103% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.63 (939 Ft) | 563 Ft | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.60 (930 Ft) | 481 Ft | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.21 (1,864 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.34 (837 Ft) | 297 Ft | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.10 (395 Ft) | 170 Ft | + 133% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.74 (979 Ft) | 239 Ft | + 310% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (5,053 Ft) | 1,550 Ft | + 226% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.75 (982 Ft) | 400 Ft | + 145% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.64 (588 Ft) | 112 Ft | + 423% | |
| Housing | + 256% | |||
| Housing in Helsinki (Finland) is 256% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,031 (726,653 Ft) | 133,220 Ft | + 445% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,307 (467,676 Ft) | 95,701 Ft | + 389% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €68 (24,354 Ft) | 34,184 Ft | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,322 (472,910 Ft) | 88,226 Ft | + 436% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €938 (335,769 Ft) | 53,457 Ft | + 528% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €48 (17,141 Ft) | 29,426 Ft | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (4,467 Ft) | 3,293 Ft | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €369 (132,169 Ft) | 109,122 Ft | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (39,442 Ft) | 17,879 Ft | + 121% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.55 (1,985 Ft) | 2,693 Ft | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €32 (11,414 Ft) | 1,626 Ft | + 602% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Helsinki (Finland) is 35% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (29,451 Ft) | 20,108 Ft | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (9,633 Ft) | 9,192 Ft | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (27,107 Ft) | 20,918 Ft | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €141 (50,373 Ft) | 19,358 Ft | + 160% | |
| Transportation | + 130% | |||
| Transportation in Helsinki (Finland) is 130% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,180 (9,724,315 Ft) | 5,414,460 Ft | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (556 Ft) | 374 Ft | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €59 (21,277 Ft) | 6,234 Ft | + 241% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €23 (8,292 Ft) | 3,882 Ft | + 114% | |
| Personal Care | + 109% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsinki (Finland) is 109% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (2,856 Ft) | 1,733 Ft | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (4,183 Ft) | 2,116 Ft | + 98% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €74 (26,463 Ft) | 7,588 Ft | + 249% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.66 (1,309 Ft) | 771 Ft | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.54 (1,267 Ft) | 819 Ft | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.75 (1,342 Ft) | 802 Ft | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.79 (641 Ft) | 418 Ft | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (702 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (9,040 Ft) | 1,844 Ft | + 390% | |
| Entertainment | + 143% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsinki (Finland) is 143% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (16,111 Ft) | 4,446 Ft | + 262% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €28 (10,121 Ft) | 2,815 Ft | + 260% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €111 (39,815 Ft) | 7,424 Ft | + 436% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €89 (31,906 Ft) | 7,260 Ft | + 339% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (4,577 Ft) | 1,222 Ft | + 274% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.10 (1,465 Ft) | 448 Ft | + 227% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.72 (2,046 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 385% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €441 (157,811 Ft) | 194,327 Ft | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (29 Ft) | 30 Ft | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (19,842 Ft) | 7,111 Ft | + 179% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (2,936 Ft) | 1,086 Ft | + 170% | |
| TOTAL | + 160% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 324 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Helsinki (Finland) is 160% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary)
For example, you would need at least 943,876 Ft (€2,638) in Helsinki to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 363,000 Ft in Pécs.
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