Cost of living in Finland compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 156% | |||
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Food in Finland is 156% more expensive than in India | ||||
Finland | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (₨1,166) | ₨384 | + 204% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (₨816) | ₨353 | + 131% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.94 (₨522) | ₨173 | + 202% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.54 (₨136) | ₨58 | + 135% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.43 (₨302) | ₨85 | + 255% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.33 (₨293) | ₨47 | + 529% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.88 (₨429) | ₨262 | + 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.27 (₨199) | ₨164 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.23 (₨108) | ₨32 | + 240% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.56 (₨225) | ₨173 | + 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (₨1,349) | ₨796 | + 69% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.92 (₨257) | ₨98 | + 164% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.87 (₨164) | ₨40 | + 314% | |
Housing | + 190% | |||
Housing in Finland is 190% more expensive than in India | ||||
Finland | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,911 (₨168,005) | ₨54,213 | + 210% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,500 (₨131,887) | ₨33,306 | + 296% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €144 (₨12,670) | ₨4,784 | + 165% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,076 (₨94,556) | ₨33,154 | + 185% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €739 (₨64,966) | ₨18,976 | + 242% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €63 (₨5,553) | ₨5,231 | + 6% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (₨1,322) | ₨646 | + 105% | |
40” flat screen tv | €292 (₨25,626) | ₨31,090 | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €74 (₨6,535) | ₨11,916 | - 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (₨707) | ₨571 | + 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €36 (₨3,176) | ₨578 | + 450% | |
Clothes | + 134% | |||
Clothes in Finland is 134% more expensive than in India | ||||
Finland | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €98 (₨8,632) | ₨2,290 | + 277% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €56 (₨4,919) | ₨2,801 | + 76% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €106 (₨9,322) | ₨4,377 | + 113% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €164 (₨14,438) | ₨3,238 | + 346% | |
Transportation | + 139% | |||
Transportation in Finland is 139% more expensive than in India | ||||
Finland | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,045 (₨2,025,743) | ₨1,723,340 | + 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.03 (₨178) | ₨105 | + 70% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €57 (₨4,981) | ₨910 | + 447% | |
Personal Care | + 210% | |||
Personal Care in Finland is 210% more expensive than in India | ||||
Finland | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €18 (₨1,582) | ₨155 | + 918% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (₨670) | ₨289 | + 132% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €127 (₨11,137) | ₨924 | + 1105% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.43 (₨389) | ₨381 | + 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.63 (₨319) | ₨204 | + 56% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 (₨287) | ₨288 | - 0% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.99 (₨175) | ₨178 | - 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.73 (₨152) | ₨94 | + 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (₨2,328) | ₨323 | + 621% | |
Entertainment | + 137% | |||
Entertainment in Finland is 137% more expensive than in India | ||||
Finland | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (₨3,452) | ₨1,414 | + 144% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €31 (₨2,762) | ₨624 | + 343% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €154 (₨13,533) | ₨1,372 | + 886% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 (₨6,299) | ₨1,861 | + 239% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (₨1,133) | ₨817 | + 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.13 (₨451) | ₨216 | + 109% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (₨625) | ₨179 | + 249% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €486 (₨42,687) | ₨53,125 | - 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (₨6) | ₨1.29 | + 397% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (₨4,484) | ₨1,478 | + 203% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (₨867) | ₨286 | + 203% | |
TOTAL | + 161% |
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Finland is 161% more expensive than in India
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