Cost of living in Finland compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 225% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 225% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Finland | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €24 (₨1,987) | ₨330 | + 502% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (₨749) | ₨293 | + 156% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (₨518) | ₨163 | + 218% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 (₨95) | ₨54 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.67 (₨219) | ₨82 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.54 (₨290) | ₨41 | + 613% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.22 (₨428) | ₨216 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (₨183) | ₨152 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.08 (₨88) | ₨29 | + 206% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.43 (₨281) | ₨149 | + 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €16 (₨1,316) | ₨767 | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.74 (₨225) | ₨87 | + 157% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.93 (₨159) | ₨35 | + 350% | |
| Housing | + 275% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 275% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Finland | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,800 (₨147,577) | ₨31,400 | + 370% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,359 (₨111,387) | ₨20,122 | + 454% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €112 (₨9,153) | ₨4,477 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,120 (₨91,844) | ₨22,933 | + 300% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €775 (₨63,526) | ₨14,192 | + 348% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €52 (₨4,224) | ₨3,664 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €16 (₨1,318) | ₨511 | + 158% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €376 (₨30,820) | ₨29,219 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (₨8,021) | ₨12,383 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (₨689) | ₨416 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €33 (₨2,740) | ₨320 | + 758% | |
| Clothes | + 113% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 113% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Finland | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €97 (₨7,938) | ₨2,328 | + 241% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (₨3,757) | ₨2,564 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (₨8,080) | ₨3,571 | + 126% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €181 (₨14,830) | ₨3,002 | + 394% | |
| Transportation | + 145% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 145% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Finland | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,473 (₨2,252,348) | ₨980,422 | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.13 (₨175) | ₨108 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (₨5,020) | ₨1,414 | + 255% | |
| Personal Care | + 207% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 207% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Finland | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €30 (₨2,460) | ₨140 | + 1658% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (₨656) | ₨303 | + 116% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €113 (₨9,238) | ₨1,443 | + 540% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (₨447) | ₨402 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.43 (₨282) | ₨190 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.49 (₨286) | ₨248 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.78 (₨146) | ₨152 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.49 (₨122) | ₨72 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (₨2,432) | ₨373 | + 551% | |
| Entertainment | + 154% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 154% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Finland | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €55 (₨4,507) | ₨1,357 | + 232% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €31 (₨2,565) | ₨595 | + 331% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €128 (₨10,495) | ₨1,516 | + 592% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €117 (₨9,591) | ₨2,086 | + 360% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (₨995) | ₨594 | + 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.15 (₨341) | ₨229 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (₨551) | ₨175 | + 216% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €497 (₨40,725) | ₨46,652 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (₨5.96) | ₨1.29 | + 363% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (₨3,856) | ₨1,530 | + 152% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (₨776) | ₨244 | + 218% | |
| TOTAL | + 190% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
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Cost of living in Finland is 190% more expensive than in India
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