Cost of living in Helsinki, Finland vs Thane, India
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Food | + 119% | |||
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Food in Helsinki (Finland) is 119% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (₨1,005) | ₨844 | + 19% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨742) | ₨288 | + 157% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.08 (₨451) | ₨124 | + 265% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (₨102) | ₨62 | + 64% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.63 (₨233) | ₨64 | + 263% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.56 (₨227) | ₨37 | + 512% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.21 (₨463) | ₨274 | + 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.34 (₨208) | ₨168 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.10 (₨98) | ₨24 | + 315% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.78 (₨247) | ₨138 | + 80% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (₨1,262) | ₨588 | + 115% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.75 (₨244) | ₨73 | + 235% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.64 (₨146) | ₨31 | + 378% | |
Housing | + 289% | |||
Housing in Helsinki (Finland) is 289% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,097 (₨186,344) | ₨34,699 | + 437% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,363 (₨121,066) | ₨22,512 | + 438% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €68 (₨6,048) | ₨5,414 | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,306 (₨116,058) | ₨21,166 | + 448% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €945 (₨83,930) | ₨12,897 | + 551% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €39 (₨3,458) | ₨2,613 | + 32% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 (₨1,279) | ₨800 | + 60% | |
40” flat screen tv | €359 (₨31,882) | ₨35,364 | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (₨9,795) | ₨15,424 | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.55 (₨493) | ₨395 | + 25% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €34 (₨2,982) | ₨548 | + 445% | |
Clothes | + 69% | |||
Clothes in Helsinki (Finland) is 69% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (₨7,314) | ₨2,258 | + 224% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (₨2,392) | ₨2,459 | - 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (₨6,732) | ₨3,268 | + 106% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €141 (₨12,509) | ₨2,619 | + 378% | |
Transportation | + 259% | |||
Transportation in Helsinki (Finland) is 259% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,938 (₨2,393,378) | ₨830,309 | + 188% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (₨138) | ₨83 | + 67% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €59 (₨5,284) | ₨945 | + 459% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €23 (₨2,059) | ₨189 | + 988% | |
Personal Care | + 182% | |||
Personal Care in Helsinki (Finland) is 182% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (₨709) | ₨102 | + 594% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (₨1,039) | ₨461 | + 125% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €74 (₨6,572) | ₨591 | + 1012% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.66 (₨325) | ₨260 | + 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.54 (₨315) | ₨183 | + 72% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.75 (₨333) | ₨181 | + 85% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.79 (₨159) | ₨125 | + 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (₨174) | ₨79 | + 122% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (₨2,245) | ₨216 | + 938% | |
Entertainment | + 103% | |||
Entertainment in Helsinki (Finland) is 103% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (₨4,001) | ₨923 | + 334% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €27 (₨2,429) | ₨496 | + 390% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €111 (₨9,887) | ₨1,737 | + 469% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €89 (₨7,923) | ₨2,000 | + 296% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (₨1,137) | ₨483 | + 135% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.10 (₨364) | ₨222 | + 64% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.83 (₨518) | ₨212 | + 144% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €441 (₨39,190) | ₨35,595 | + 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (₨7) | ₨20 | - 67% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (₨4,927) | ₨2,228 | + 121% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (₨710) | ₨251 | + 182% | |
TOTAL | + 182% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Helsinki (Finland) is 182% more expensive than in Thane (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨322,000 (€3,624) in Helsinki to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨114,000 in Thane.
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