Cost of living in Finland compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 225% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 225% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Finland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (₨4,567) | ₨731 | + 524% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (₨3,598) | ₨1,041 | + 246% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (₨2,047) | ₨528 | + 288% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (₨398) | ₨214 | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.34 (₨1,036) | ₨322 | + 222% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.82 (₨1,185) | ₨149 | + 694% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.37 (₨1,355) | ₨1,081 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.24 (₨695) | ₨309 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.12 (₨349) | ₨90 | + 289% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.79 (₨866) | ₨630 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (₨4,661) | ₨2,418 | + 93% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.07 (₨952) | ₨251 | + 279% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.45 (₨448) | ₨149 | + 200% | |
| Housing | + 235% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 235% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Finland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,765 (₨547,226) | ₨145,840 | + 275% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,403 (₨434,865) | ₨84,435 | + 415% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €97 (₨30,008) | ₨28,403 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,075 (₨333,445) | ₨81,992 | + 307% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €842 (₨260,954) | ₨49,088 | + 432% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €47 (₨14,437) | ₨20,612 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €17 (₨5,401) | ₨2,327 | + 132% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €292 (₨90,649) | ₨66,138 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €119 (₨36,878) | ₨30,635 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (₨3,009) | ₨1,207 | + 149% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €39 (₨12,141) | ₨2,564 | + 373% | |
| Clothes | + 117% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 117% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Finland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 (₨28,204) | ₨3,990 | + 607% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (₨12,255) | ₨9,761 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €122 (₨37,702) | ₨15,603 | + 142% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €144 (₨44,738) | ₨10,887 | + 311% | |
| Transportation | + 215% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 215% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Finland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,027 (₨9,309,628) | ₨3,758,550 | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.97 (₨612) | ₨285 | + 115% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €58 (₨18,018) | ₨3,201 | + 463% | |
| Personal Care | + 345% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 345% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Finland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (₨3,068) | ₨266 | + 1051% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €30 (₨9,301) | ₨697 | + 1235% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €99 (₨30,630) | ₨3,731 | + 721% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.87 (₨1,200) | ₨812 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.90 (₨898) | ₨616 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.82 (₨1,185) | ₨585 | + 103% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.05 (₨636) | ₨350 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (₨708) | ₨252 | + 180% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (₨8,126) | ₨691 | + 1076% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 5% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Finland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (₨13,160) | ₨3,554 | + 270% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €32 (₨10,031) | ₨1,717 | + 484% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €116 (₨35,892) | ₨6,844 | + 424% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €79 (₨24,561) | ₨7,013 | + 250% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (₨3,761) | ₨2,877 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.63 (₨1,437) | ₨562 | + 156% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (₨2,413) | ₨877 | + 175% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €714 (₨221,299) | ₨70,829 | + 212% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (₨23) | ₨255 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (₨11,996) | ₨4,288 | + 180% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (₨3,212) | ₨448 | + 617% | |
| TOTAL | + 141% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,487 prices entered by 360 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2024.
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Cost of living in Finland is 141% more expensive than in Pakistan
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