Cost of living in Helsinki (Finland) is 36% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | + 58% | |||
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| Food in Helsinki (Finland) is 58% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (361 Kč) | 238 Kč | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (262 Kč) | 198 Kč | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (163 Kč) | 97 Kč | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.47 (37 Kč) | 28 Kč | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.50 (114 Kč) | 69 Kč | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.32 (84 Kč) | 68 Kč | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.15 (105 Kč) | 160 Kč | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (57 Kč) | 36 Kč | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.14 (29 Kč) | 29 Kč | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.33 (59 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 152% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (385 Kč) | 158 Kč | + 144% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.62 (66 Kč) | 42 Kč | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.07 (53 Kč) | 28 Kč | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Helsinki (Finland) is 18% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Prague | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,087 (52,941 Kč) | 40,897 Kč | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,414 (35,878 Kč) | 31,550 Kč | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €83 (2,112 Kč) | 5,323 Kč | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,167 (29,603 Kč) | 25,807 Kč | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,031 (26,169 Kč) | 19,508 Kč | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €43 (1,080 Kč) | 3,672 Kč | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (500 Kč) | 538 Kč | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €362 (9,174 Kč) | 13,111 Kč | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (2,459 Kč) | 4,133 Kč | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (169 Kč) | 332 Kč | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €37 (928 Kč) | 272 Kč | + 241% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Helsinki (Finland) is 8% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (2,117 Kč) | 2,037 Kč | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (1,011 Kč) | 1,226 Kč | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (2,496 Kč) | 2,467 Kč | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 (3,067 Kč) | 3,238 Kč | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Helsinki (Finland) is 65% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,476 (646,383 Kč) | 806,875 Kč | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.91 (48 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (1,537 Kč) | 546 Kč | + 181% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (521 Kč) | 315 Kč | + 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsinki (Finland) is 10% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (231 Kč) | 182 Kč | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (212 Kč) | 195 Kč | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €75 (1,904 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.65 (93 Kč) | 142 Kč | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.56 (90 Kč) | 92 Kč | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.07 (78 Kč) | 86 Kč | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.54 (39 Kč) | 64 Kč | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.98 (50 Kč) | 75 Kč | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (634 Kč) | 509 Kč | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsinki (Finland) is 30% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (1,173 Kč) | 677 Kč | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €34 (860 Kč) | 489 Kč | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €94 (2,396 Kč) | 2,580 Kč | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €88 (2,242 Kč) | 1,219 Kč | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (354 Kč) | 188 Kč | + 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.89 (124 Kč) | 77 Kč | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (198 Kč) | 52 Kč | + 284% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €441 (11,189 Kč) | 18,601 Kč | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (2.29 Kč) | 3.45 Kč | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (1,474 Kč) | 1,582 Kč | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (255 Kč) | 154 Kč | + 65% | |
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TOTAL | + 36% | ||
These prices were last updated on October 08, 2024.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 441 prices entered by 81 different people.
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