Cost of living in Finland compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 188% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 188% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (₨1,028) | ₨346 | + 197% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨732) | ₨295 | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.73 (₨507) | ₨141 | + 261% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 (₨113) | ₨52 | + 115% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.74 (₨243) | ₨75 | + 226% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.51 (₨311) | ₨37 | + 741% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨578) | ₨235 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (₨221) | ₨149 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.09 (₨97) | ₨31 | + 207% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.71 (₨240) | ₨138 | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (₨1,163) | ₨725 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.89 (₨256) | ₨86 | + 198% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.96 (₨174) | ₨35 | + 398% | |
| Housing | + 313% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 313% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,749 (₨155,034) | ₨33,225 | + 367% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,181 (₨104,658) | ₨19,978 | + 424% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €65 (₨5,788) | ₨4,391 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,200 (₨106,319) | ₨18,113 | + 487% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €856 (₨75,869) | ₨11,868 | + 539% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €72 (₨6,364) | ₨3,639 | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 (₨1,208) | ₨712 | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €365 (₨32,308) | ₨29,862 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 (₨8,909) | ₨10,869 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨641) | ₨398 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €34 (₨3,039) | ₨220 | + 1284% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 52% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (₨6,698) | ₨2,376 | + 182% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (₨2,368) | ₨2,495 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €69 (₨6,120) | ₨3,665 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (₨9,896) | ₨2,737 | + 262% | |
| Transportation | + 166% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 166% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,743 (₨2,458,940) | ₨944,817 | + 160% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (₨138) | ₨83 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €56 (₨4,950) | ₨1,167 | + 324% | |
| Personal Care | + 271% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 271% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €30 (₨2,659) | ₨99 | + 2587% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (₨953) | ₨216 | + 341% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (₨7,491) | ₨630 | + 1089% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.32 (₨383) | ₨319 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.93 (₨260) | ₨170 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.32 (₨383) | ₨260 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (₨121) | ₨139 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 (₨189) | ₨72 | + 161% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (₨2,279) | ₨216 | + 956% | |
| Entertainment | + 136% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 136% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (₨3,346) | ₨1,196 | + 180% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €27 (₨2,368) | ₨478 | + 396% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €87 (₨7,746) | ₨1,591 | + 387% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (₨5,905) | ₨1,487 | + 297% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (₨1,096) | ₨517 | + 112% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.74 (₨420) | ₨180 | + 134% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (₨574) | ₨187 | + 207% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €471 (₨41,724) | ₨38,405 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (₨6) | ₨5.46 | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (₨3,587) | ₨1,488 | + 141% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (₨747) | ₨272 | + 174% | |
| TOTAL | + 199% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Finland is 199% more expensive than in India
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