Cost of living in Helsinki (Finland) is 40% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | + 44% | |||
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| Food in Helsinki (Finland) is 44% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (276 Kč) | 210 Kč | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (239 Kč) | 173 Kč | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.79 (138 Kč) | 99 Kč | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (31 Kč) | 26 Kč | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.85 (68 Kč) | 82 Kč | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.41 (81 Kč) | 72 Kč | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (146 Kč) | 132 Kč | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.41 (57 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.18 (28 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.06 (73 Kč) | 26 Kč | + 182% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €16 (378 Kč) | 149 Kč | + 153% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.94 (70 Kč) | 45 Kč | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.05 (49 Kč) | 27 Kč | + 83% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Helsinki (Finland) is 32% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,367 (56,377 Kč) | 36,217 Kč | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,600 (38,102 Kč) | 27,978 Kč | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €91 (2,173 Kč) | 5,881 Kč | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,337 (31,846 Kč) | 23,203 Kč | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,075 (25,605 Kč) | 17,056 Kč | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €51 (1,210 Kč) | 4,041 Kč | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €17 (403 Kč) | 417 Kč | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €375 (8,938 Kč) | 7,274 Kč | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (2,212 Kč) | 3,946 Kč | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (180 Kč) | 153 Kč | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €38 (895 Kč) | 340 Kč | + 163% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Helsinki (Finland) is 7% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 (2,174 Kč) | 1,907 Kč | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (824 Kč) | 867 Kč | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (1,981 Kč) | 2,034 Kč | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €144 (3,430 Kč) | 2,337 Kč | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Helsinki (Finland) is 72% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,830 (639,138 Kč) | 607,006 Kč | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.22 (53 Kč) | 41 Kč | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €62 (1,475 Kč) | 550 Kč | + 168% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (521 Kč) | 282 Kč | + 84% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsinki (Finland) is 16% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (208 Kč) | 159 Kč | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (258 Kč) | 160 Kč | + 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €75 (1,790 Kč) | 1,188 Kč | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.94 (94 Kč) | 116 Kč | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (75 Kč) | 93 Kč | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.69 (88 Kč) | 85 Kč | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.77 (42 Kč) | 46 Kč | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.84 (44 Kč) | 63 Kč | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (621 Kč) | 508 Kč | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsinki (Finland) is 26% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (1,037 Kč) | 959 Kč | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €30 (706 Kč) | 419 Kč | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €116 (2,759 Kč) | 2,008 Kč | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €86 (2,042 Kč) | 992 Kč | + 106% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (320 Kč) | 160 Kč | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.58 (109 Kč) | 68 Kč | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (169 Kč) | 50 Kč | + 239% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €437 (10,416 Kč) | 13,719 Kč | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (1.81 Kč) | 3.77 Kč | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (1,287 Kč) | 1,188 Kč | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (210 Kč) | 140 Kč | + 50% | |
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TOTAL | + 40% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 606 prices entered by 97 different people.
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