- Cost of Living
- Finland
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Finland compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 143% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 143% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (₨982) | ₨421 | + 133% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (₨600) | ₨267 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.50 (₨449) | ₨142 | + 216% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (₨85) | ₨52 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.46 (₨201) | ₨71 | + 183% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.13 (₨255) | ₨39 | + 555% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.25 (₨429) | ₨201 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (₨182) | ₨139 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.95 (₨78) | ₨25 | + 216% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.38 (₨194) | ₨122 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (₨1,097) | ₨830 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.58 (₨211) | ₨82 | + 158% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.52 (₨124) | ₨33 | + 280% | |
| Housing | + 239% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 239% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,847 (₨150,841) | ₨30,898 | + 388% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,320 (₨107,803) | ₨21,220 | + 408% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €73 (₨5,924) | ₨4,530 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,107 (₨90,407) | ₨24,679 | + 266% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €775 (₨63,253) | ₨15,559 | + 307% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €55 (₨4,496) | ₨3,830 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €17 (₨1,387) | ₨824 | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €400 (₨32,657) | ₨33,772 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (₨7,017) | ₨10,650 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (₨531) | ₨380 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €34 (₨2,761) | ₨551 | + 401% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 56% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €90 (₨7,366) | ₨2,411 | + 206% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (₨2,574) | ₨2,667 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (₨7,586) | ₨3,749 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €133 (₨10,842) | ₨2,910 | + 273% | |
| Transportation | + 139% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 139% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,689 (₨2,179,513) | ₨878,278 | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (₨126) | ₨78 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €53 (₨4,368) | ₨1,347 | + 224% | |
| Personal Care | + 133% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 133% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (₨593) | ₨137 | + 334% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (₨1,104) | ₨285 | + 288% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (₨5,759) | ₨1,553 | + 271% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.25 (₨347) | ₨257 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.90 (₨318) | ₨178 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.32 (₨271) | ₨225 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.44 (₨118) | ₨135 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.64 (₨134) | ₨72 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (₨2,384) | ₨277 | + 761% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 11% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (₨3,245) | ₨1,190 | + 173% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (₨2,006) | ₨472 | + 325% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (₨7,737) | ₨1,972 | + 292% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €79 (₨6,487) | ₨1,765 | + 268% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (₨891) | ₨618 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.08 (₨333) | ₨195 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.74 (₨469) | ₨208 | + 126% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €449 (₨36,677) | ₨38,823 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (₨5.69) | ₨58 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (₨4,037) | ₨1,881 | + 115% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (₨589) | ₨252 | + 134% | |
| TOTAL | + 117% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Finland is 117% more expensive than in India
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