Cost of living in Finland compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 156% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 156% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (₨1,002) | ₨374 | + 168% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨661) | ₨278 | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.14 (₨431) | ₨138 | + 212% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 (₨91) | ₨51 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.53 (₨213) | ₨71 | + 198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.12 (₨261) | ₨36 | + 634% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.34 (₨364) | ₨212 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (₨173) | ₨134 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.02 (₨86) | ₨28 | + 202% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.44 (₨205) | ₨127 | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (₨1,241) | ₨799 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.67 (₨224) | ₨84 | + 166% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.63 (₨137) | ₨35 | + 286% | |
| Housing | + 269% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 269% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,825 (₨153,084) | ₨32,341 | + 373% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,093 (₨91,685) | ₨19,833 | + 362% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €93 (₨7,800) | ₨4,330 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,189 (₨99,714) | ₨22,135 | + 350% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €746 (₨62,536) | ₨13,235 | + 373% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €70 (₨5,905) | ₨3,267 | + 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 (₨1,134) | ₨734 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €316 (₨26,497) | ₨29,901 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €89 (₨7,467) | ₨10,367 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (₨543) | ₨378 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €30 (₨2,518) | ₨361 | + 598% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 48% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (₨6,865) | ₨2,385 | + 188% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 (₨2,373) | ₨2,611 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (₨8,217) | ₨3,751 | + 119% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (₨9,688) | ₨2,705 | + 258% | |
| Transportation | + 156% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 156% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,928 (₨2,174,527) | ₨934,217 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (₨131) | ₨75 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €56 (₨4,666) | ₨1,170 | + 299% | |
| Personal Care | + 182% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 182% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (₨874) | ₨98 | + 793% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (₨902) | ₨200 | + 351% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (₨7,088) | ₨917 | + 673% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.32 (₨362) | ₨245 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.46 (₨290) | ₨176 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.36 (₨282) | ₨234 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.10 (₨176) | ₨147 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (₨191) | ₨69 | + 176% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (₨2,083) | ₨233 | + 793% | |
| Entertainment | + 143% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 143% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (₨3,799) | ₨1,246 | + 205% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €29 (₨2,411) | ₨475 | + 407% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €109 (₨9,158) | ₨1,736 | + 428% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €71 (₨5,992) | ₨1,930 | + 210% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (₨1,052) | ₨678 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.51 (₨378) | ₨219 | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.91 (₨496) | ₨200 | + 147% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €429 (₨35,970) | ₨33,946 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (₨7) | ₨2.10 | + 225% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (₨4,702) | ₨1,782 | + 164% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (₨692) | ₨259 | + 167% | |
| TOTAL | + 176% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2020.
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Cost of living in Finland is 176% more expensive than in India
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