- Cost of Living
- Finland
- Pakistan
- Comparison
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 (₨1,866) | ₨561 | + 233% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (₨1,172) | ₨625 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.44 (₨861) | ₨224 | + 284% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (₨168) | ₨107 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.56 (₨406) | ₨122 | + 233% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.13 (₨495) | ₨81 | + 509% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.25 (₨831) | ₨601 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (₨353) | ₨157 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.96 (₨152) | ₨40 | + 281% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.35 (₨372) | ₨283 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (₨2,141) | ₨2,980 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.53 (₨401) | ₨117 | + 244% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.52 (₨240) | ₨57 | + 322% | |
| Housing | + 241% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 241% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,778 (₨281,473) | ₨55,913 | + 403% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,277 (₨202,191) | ₨35,841 | + 464% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €72 (₨11,375) | ₨8,271 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,133 (₨179,295) | ₨45,604 | + 293% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €795 (₨125,867) | ₨29,046 | + 333% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €54 (₨8,563) | ₨7,054 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €16 (₨2,585) | ₨2,742 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €396 (₨62,668) | ₨41,241 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (₨13,907) | ₨11,212 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (₨1,029) | ₨508 | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €34 (₨5,353) | ₨1,031 | + 419% | |
| Clothes | + 106% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 106% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €90 (₨14,280) | ₨2,517 | + 467% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (₨4,990) | ₨3,919 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (₨14,705) | ₨6,685 | + 120% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €133 (₨21,019) | ₨5,433 | + 287% | |
| Transportation | + 141% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 141% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,250 (₨4,155,611) | ₨2,201,860 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (₨245) | ₨92 | + 165% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €53 (₨8,428) | ₨2,619 | + 222% | |
| Personal Care | + 175% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 175% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (₨1,150) | ₨241 | + 377% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (₨2,140) | ₨774 | + 177% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (₨11,164) | ₨2,396 | + 366% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.25 (₨673) | ₨458 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.90 (₨617) | ₨326 | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.32 (₨526) | ₨361 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.44 (₨228) | ₨156 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.64 (₨259) | ₨111 | + 133% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (₨4,621) | ₨585 | + 689% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 65% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (₨6,291) | ₨1,463 | + 330% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (₨4,004) | ₨1,197 | + 234% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (₨14,998) | ₨3,978 | + 277% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (₨12,695) | ₨3,261 | + 289% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (₨1,828) | ₨1,228 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.05 (₨641) | ₨400 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.96 (₨943) | ₨548 | + 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €418 (₨66,184) | ₨57,507 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (₨11) | ₨50 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (₨7,392) | ₨3,895 | + 90% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (₨1,150) | ₨275 | + 319% | |
| TOTAL | + 147% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Finland is 147% more expensive than in Pakistan
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