- Cost of Living
- Finland
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Finland compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 156% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 156% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (₨1,971) | ₨541 | + 264% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (₨1,135) | ₨605 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.55 (₨853) | ₨222 | + 285% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (₨161) | ₨108 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.51 (₨386) | ₨121 | + 218% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.24 (₨498) | ₨80 | + 522% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.36 (₨823) | ₨439 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.25 (₨346) | ₨154 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.96 (₨147) | ₨40 | + 268% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.36 (₨362) | ₨304 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (₨2,135) | ₨2,141 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.68 (₨411) | ₨117 | + 250% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.59 (₨244) | ₨55 | + 340% | |
| Housing | + 248% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 248% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,854 (₨284,678) | ₨57,590 | + 394% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,293 (₨198,498) | ₨36,148 | + 449% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €78 (₨11,959) | ₨8,103 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,092 (₨167,678) | ₨44,615 | + 276% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €763 (₨117,159) | ₨25,314 | + 363% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €55 (₨8,419) | ₨6,795 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €17 (₨2,676) | ₨2,646 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €400 (₨61,412) | ₨39,967 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (₨13,543) | ₨11,006 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨1,030) | ₨499 | + 106% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €33 (₨5,076) | ₨816 | + 522% | |
| Clothes | + 93% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 93% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €90 (₨13,853) | ₨2,600 | + 433% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (₨4,841) | ₨4,026 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (₨14,265) | ₨6,156 | + 132% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €133 (₨20,390) | ₨5,351 | + 281% | |
| Transportation | + 156% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 156% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,470 (₨4,065,068) | ₨1,834,970 | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (₨235) | ₨89 | + 163% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €54 (₨8,222) | ₨2,526 | + 226% | |
| Personal Care | + 208% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 208% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (₨1,116) | ₨227 | + 391% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (₨2,076) | ₨639 | + 225% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (₨10,830) | ₨2,133 | + 408% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.25 (₨653) | ₨444 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.90 (₨599) | ₨275 | + 118% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.32 (₨510) | ₨340 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.44 (₨221) | ₨142 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.64 (₨251) | ₨109 | + 131% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (₨4,482) | ₨637 | + 604% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 101% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (₨6,020) | ₨1,494 | + 303% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (₨3,729) | ₨1,128 | + 231% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (₨14,549) | ₨3,688 | + 295% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €82 (₨12,575) | ₨3,101 | + 305% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (₨1,675) | ₨526 | + 219% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.08 (₨626) | ₨392 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.78 (₨888) | ₨548 | + 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €449 (₨68,975) | ₨54,726 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (₨11) | ₨28 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (₨7,587) | ₨4,025 | + 88% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (₨1,095) | ₨187 | + 485% | |
| TOTAL | + 166% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,150 prices entered by 735 different people.
Cost of living in Finland is 166% more expensive than in Pakistan
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