Cost of living in Finland compared to Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 189% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 189% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Finland | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (E£ 750) | E£ 260 | + 188% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (E£ 602) | E£ 207 | + 191% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (E£ 339) | E£ 118 | + 187% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 (E£ 70) | E£ 45 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.91 (E£ 206) | E£ 73 | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.51 (E£ 186) | E£ 17 | + 969% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.38 (E£ 231) | E£ 96 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.11 (E£ 112) | E£ 74 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.15 (E£ 61) | E£ 22 | + 174% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.84 (E£ 150) | E£ 57 | + 162% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (E£ 802) | E£ 352 | + 128% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.95 (E£ 156) | E£ 34 | + 360% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.73 (E£ 91) | E£ 34 | + 165% | |
| Housing | + 301% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 301% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Finland | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,694 (E£ 89,434) | E£ 20,221 | + 342% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,148 (E£ 60,632) | E£ 13,777 | + 340% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €88 (E£ 4,620) | E£ 1,877 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €924 (E£ 48,799) | E£ 12,247 | + 298% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €773 (E£ 40,796) | E£ 7,319 | + 457% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €38 (E£ 2,021) | E£ 1,059 | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €17 (E£ 921) | E£ 434 | + 112% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €343 (E£ 18,108) | E£ 12,777 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €122 (E£ 6,444) | E£ 7,499 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (E£ 401) | E£ 266 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €38 (E£ 2,026) | E£ 213 | + 853% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 20% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Finland | Egypt | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (E£ 4,442) | E£ 1,872 | + 137% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (E£ 1,928) | E£ 2,299 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (E£ 5,074) | E£ 4,998 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (E£ 5,789) | E£ 2,649 | + 119% | |
| Transportation | + 153% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 153% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Finland | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,738 (E£ 1,517,260) | E£ 1,753,050 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 (E£ 99) | E£ 13 | + 632% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €57 (E£ 3,023) | E£ 541 | + 458% | |
| Personal Care | + 165% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 165% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Finland | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (E£ 429) | E£ 110 | + 289% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (E£ 875) | E£ 182 | + 381% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €78 (E£ 4,120) | E£ 507 | + 713% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.97 (E£ 210) | E£ 116 | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.95 (E£ 156) | E£ 134 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.77 (E£ 199) | E£ 119 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.62 (E£ 86) | E£ 112 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.29 (E£ 121) | E£ 46 | + 164% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (E£ 1,397) | E£ 156 | + 795% | |
| Entertainment | + 139% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 139% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Finland | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (E£ 2,429) | E£ 813 | + 199% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €30 (E£ 1,603) | E£ 307 | + 421% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €75 (E£ 3,966) | E£ 1,428 | + 178% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €87 (E£ 4,607) | E£ 993 | + 364% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (E£ 645) | E£ 314 | + 105% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.41 (E£ 233) | E£ 77 | + 203% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (E£ 401) | E£ 109 | + 269% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €615 (E£ 32,456) | E£ 25,069 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | E£ 2.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (E£ 2,281) | E£ 984 | + 132% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (E£ 536) | E£ 86 | + 521% | |
| TOTAL | + 164% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 25, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Finland is 164% more expensive than in Egypt
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