Cost of living in Finland compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 220% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 220% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Finland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (₨4,007) | ₨810 | + 395% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (₨2,805) | ₨914 | + 207% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.94 (₨1,796) | ₨402 | + 347% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.54 (₨467) | ₨181 | + 157% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.43 (₨1,037) | ₨288 | + 260% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.33 (₨1,008) | ₨155 | + 548% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.88 (₨1,474) | ₨1,179 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.27 (₨685) | ₨301 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.23 (₨370) | ₨101 | + 266% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.56 (₨773) | ₨506 | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (₨4,637) | ₨2,438 | + 90% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.92 (₨884) | ₨283 | + 212% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.87 (₨565) | ₨161 | + 251% | |
| Housing | + 193% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 193% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Finland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,911 (₨577,620) | ₨142,068 | + 307% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,500 (₨453,442) | ₨74,167 | + 511% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €144 (₨43,560) | ₨26,937 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,076 (₨325,095) | ₨66,342 | + 390% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €739 (₨223,360) | ₨45,519 | + 391% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €63 (₨19,090) | ₨23,767 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (₨4,546) | ₨2,085 | + 118% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €292 (₨88,106) | ₨71,589 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €74 (₨22,469) | ₨29,245 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (₨2,432) | ₨1,517 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €36 (₨10,919) | ₨6,532 | + 67% | |
| Clothes | + 226% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 226% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Finland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €98 (₨29,679) | ₨3,995 | + 643% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €56 (₨16,911) | ₨6,699 | + 152% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €106 (₨32,049) | ₨15,767 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €164 (₨49,640) | ₨9,437 | + 426% | |
| Transportation | + 158% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 158% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Finland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,045 (₨6,964,736) | ₨4,047,290 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.03 (₨613) | ₨271 | + 126% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €57 (₨17,125) | ₨4,410 | + 288% | |
| Personal Care | + 192% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 192% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Finland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €18 (₨5,440) | ₨503 | + 981% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (₨2,305) | ₨953 | + 142% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €127 (₨38,290) | ₨3,299 | + 1061% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.43 (₨1,338) | ₨1,142 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.63 (₨1,096) | ₨967 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 (₨986) | ₨899 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.99 (₨602) | ₨431 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.73 (₨524) | ₨210 | + 149% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (₨8,005) | ₨2,628 | + 205% | |
| Entertainment | + 267% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 267% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Finland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (₨11,869) | ₨2,918 | + 307% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €31 (₨9,496) | ₨1,886 | + 404% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €154 (₨46,526) | ₨3,741 | + 1144% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 (₨21,658) | ₨6,696 | + 223% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (₨3,896) | ₨1,274 | + 206% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.13 (₨1,550) | ₨683 | + 127% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (₨2,148) | ₨725 | + 196% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €486 (₨146,761) | ₨68,087 | + 116% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (₨22) | ₨3.42 | + 541% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (₨15,418) | ₨3,517 | + 338% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (₨2,982) | ₨480 | + 522% | |
| TOTAL | + 201% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,300 prices entered by 592 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Finland is 201% more expensive than in Pakistan
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