Cost of living in Finland compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 140% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 140% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (₨1,984) | ₨609 | + 226% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨1,277) | ₨658 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.04 (₨844) | ₨250 | + 237% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (₨178) | ₨111 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.45 (₨410) | ₨122 | + 236% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.06 (₨513) | ₨116 | + 343% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.57 (₨766) | ₨513 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (₨334) | ₨182 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.05 (₨176) | ₨47 | + 277% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.44 (₨409) | ₨366 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (₨2,479) | ₨2,635 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.65 (₨445) | ₨127 | + 250% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.63 (₨273) | ₨56 | + 385% | |
| Housing | + 249% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 249% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,883 (₨315,281) | ₨56,028 | + 463% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,118 (₨187,236) | ₨37,189 | + 403% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €107 (₨17,985) | ₨9,197 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,054 (₨176,532) | ₨50,256 | + 251% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €746 (₨124,864) | ₨30,769 | + 306% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €70 (₨11,791) | ₨8,410 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 (₨2,378) | ₨2,495 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €316 (₨52,906) | ₨40,044 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €87 (₨14,626) | ₨11,962 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (₨1,085) | ₨600 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €33 (₨5,471) | ₨797 | + 587% | |
| Clothes | + 114% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 114% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (₨14,132) | ₨2,116 | + 568% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 (₨4,739) | ₨3,603 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (₨15,333) | ₨6,737 | + 128% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (₨18,899) | ₨5,639 | + 235% | |
| Transportation | + 186% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 186% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,921 (₨4,340,625) | ₨1,997,080 | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 (₨263) | ₨112 | + 134% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €55 (₨9,287) | ₨1,909 | + 386% | |
| Personal Care | + 227% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 227% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (₨1,746) | ₨311 | + 462% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (₨1,800) | ₨401 | + 349% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €73 (₨12,256) | ₨1,486 | + 725% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.32 (₨723) | ₨514 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.46 (₨579) | ₨303 | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.36 (₨562) | ₨309 | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.10 (₨352) | ₨189 | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (₨382) | ₨133 | + 188% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (₨4,221) | ₨394 | + 973% | |
| Entertainment | + 231% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 231% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (₨7,834) | ₨1,486 | + 427% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €28 (₨4,729) | ₨1,191 | + 297% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €109 (₨18,285) | ₨3,713 | + 392% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €77 (₨12,939) | ₨3,615 | + 258% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (₨2,118) | ₨885 | + 139% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.35 (₨729) | ₨325 | + 124% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.91 (₨990) | ₨393 | + 152% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €429 (₨71,820) | ₨55,804 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (₨45) | ₨4.62 | + 868% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €64 (₨10,640) | ₨4,249 | + 150% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (₨1,316) | ₨216 | + 509% | |
| TOTAL | + 194% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,066 prices entered by 570 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
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Cost of living in Finland is 194% more expensive than in Pakistan
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