Cost of living in Finland compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 180% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 180% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Finland | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (₨1,371) | ₨388 | + 253% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (₨1,080) | ₨353 | + 206% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (₨614) | ₨163 | + 278% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (₨120) | ₨59 | + 101% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.34 (₨311) | ₨91 | + 243% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.82 (₨356) | ₨43 | + 722% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.37 (₨407) | ₨267 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.24 (₨209) | ₨197 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.12 (₨105) | ₨36 | + 193% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.79 (₨260) | ₨169 | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (₨1,399) | ₨900 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.07 (₨286) | ₨92 | + 209% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.45 (₨135) | ₨43 | + 210% | |
| Housing | + 209% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 209% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Finland | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,765 (₨164,260) | ₨56,728 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,403 (₨130,533) | ₨34,497 | + 278% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €97 (₨9,007) | ₨5,621 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,075 (₨100,090) | ₨28,691 | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €842 (₨78,330) | ₨16,772 | + 367% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €47 (₨4,334) | ₨3,792 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €17 (₨1,621) | ₨700 | + 132% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €292 (₨27,210) | ₨27,508 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €119 (₨11,070) | ₨10,341 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (₨903) | ₨441 | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €39 (₨3,644) | ₨739 | + 393% | |
| Clothes | + 110% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 110% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Finland | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 (₨8,466) | ₨2,507 | + 238% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (₨3,678) | ₨2,722 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €122 (₨11,317) | ₨4,205 | + 169% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €144 (₨13,429) | ₨3,037 | + 342% | |
| Transportation | + 128% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 128% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Finland | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,027 (₨2,794,456) | ₨2,137,460 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.97 (₨184) | ₨103 | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €58 (₨5,409) | ₨1,271 | + 325% | |
| Personal Care | + 267% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 267% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Finland | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (₨921) | ₨124 | + 643% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €30 (₨2,792) | ₨238 | + 1073% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €99 (₨9,194) | ₨1,011 | + 810% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.87 (₨360) | ₨324 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.90 (₨269) | ₨196 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.82 (₨356) | ₨266 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.05 (₨191) | ₨159 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (₨212) | ₨83 | + 156% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (₨2,439) | ₨295 | + 728% | |
| Entertainment | + 148% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 148% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Finland | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (₨3,950) | ₨1,532 | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €32 (₨3,011) | ₨724 | + 316% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €116 (₨10,774) | ₨1,684 | + 540% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €79 (₨7,372) | ₨2,107 | + 250% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (₨1,129) | ₨729 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.63 (₨431) | ₨204 | + 111% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (₨724) | ₨208 | + 248% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €714 (₨66,427) | ₨42,902 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (₨7) | ₨3.86 | + 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (₨3,601) | ₨1,794 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (₨935) | ₨313 | + 199% | |
| TOTAL | + 162% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 10, 2024.
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Cost of living in Finland is 162% more expensive than in India
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