Cost of living in Finland compared to Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 202% | |||
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Food in Finland is 202% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Finland | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €24 (E£ 468) | E£ 118 | + 298% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (E£ 176) | E£ 93 | + 90% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (E£ 122) | E£ 45 | + 170% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 (E£ 22) | E£ 16 | + 41% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.67 (E£ 51) | E£ 25 | + 107% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.54 (E£ 68) | E£ 9 | + 680% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.22 (E£ 101) | E£ 38 | + 162% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (E£ 43) | E£ 24 | + 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.08 (E£ 21) | E£ 8 | + 176% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.43 (E£ 66) | E£ 26 | + 150% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €16 (E£ 310) | E£ 153 | + 103% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.74 (E£ 53) | E£ 16 | + 231% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.93 (E£ 37) | E£ 8 | + 376% | |
Housing | + 273% | |||
Housing in Finland is 273% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Finland | Egypt | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,800 (E£ 34,743) | E£ 8,102 | + 329% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,359 (E£ 26,223) | E£ 4,589 | + 471% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €112 (E£ 2,155) | E£ 910 | + 137% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,120 (E£ 21,622) | E£ 4,547 | + 376% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €775 (E£ 14,955) | E£ 2,508 | + 496% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €52 (E£ 994) | E£ 592 | + 68% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €16 (E£ 310) | E£ 239 | + 30% | |
40” flat screen tv | €376 (E£ 7,256) | E£ 4,780 | + 52% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (E£ 1,888) | E£ 2,519 | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (E£ 162) | E£ 133 | + 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €33 (E£ 645) | E£ 44 | + 1355% | |
Clothes | + 23% | |||
Clothes in Finland is 23% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Finland | Egypt | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €97 (E£ 1,869) | E£ 1,064 | + 76% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (E£ 884) | E£ 979 | - 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (E£ 1,902) | E£ 1,833 | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €181 (E£ 3,491) | E£ 1,113 | + 214% | |
Transportation | + 182% | |||
Transportation in Finland is 182% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Finland | Egypt | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,473 (E£ 530,257) | E£ 420,829 | + 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.13 (E£ 41) | E£ 8 | + 390% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (E£ 1,182) | E£ 187 | + 531% | |
Personal Care | + 316% | |||
Personal Care in Finland is 316% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Finland | Egypt | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €30 (E£ 579) | E£ 25 | + 2216% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (E£ 154) | E£ 85 | + 81% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €113 (E£ 2,175) | E£ 285 | + 664% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (E£ 105) | E£ 48 | + 119% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.43 (E£ 66) | E£ 29 | + 131% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.49 (E£ 67) | E£ 46 | + 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.78 (E£ 34) | E£ 17 | + 105% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.49 (E£ 29) | E£ 27 | + 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (E£ 572) | E£ 70 | + 719% | |
Entertainment | + 128% | |||
Entertainment in Finland is 128% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Finland | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €55 (E£ 1,061) | E£ 336 | + 216% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €31 (E£ 604) | E£ 175 | + 245% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €128 (E£ 2,471) | E£ 2,837 | - 13% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €117 (E£ 2,258) | E£ 457 | + 394% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (E£ 234) | E£ 193 | + 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.15 (E£ 80) | E£ 35 | + 132% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (E£ 130) | E£ 47 | + 179% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €497 (E£ 9,588) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (E£ 1.40) | E£ 0.84 | + 66% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (E£ 908) | E£ 434 | + 109% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (E£ 182) | E£ 46 | + 293% | |
TOTAL | + 180% |
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2022.
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Cost of living in Finland is 180% more expensive than in Egypt
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