Cost of living in Finland compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 222% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 222% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (₨2,128) | ₨477 | + 346% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨1,547) | ₨617 | + 151% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.93 (₨1,114) | ₨253 | + 340% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (₨235) | ₨112 | + 110% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.67 (₨501) | ₨147 | + 240% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.63 (₨682) | ₨86 | + 690% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (₨1,171) | ₨736 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.36 (₨442) | ₨147 | + 200% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.03 (₨193) | ₨52 | + 270% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.49 (₨467) | ₨285 | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (₨2,614) | ₨1,607 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.07 (₨575) | ₨134 | + 330% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.95 (₨365) | ₨80 | + 354% | |
| Housing | + 300% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 300% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,922 (₨360,685) | ₨65,208 | + 453% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,176 (₨220,691) | ₨40,062 | + 451% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €81 (₨15,148) | ₨11,662 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,187 (₨222,844) | ₨44,902 | + 396% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €935 (₨175,407) | ₨32,659 | + 437% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €145 (₨27,146) | ₨8,932 | + 204% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 (₨2,708) | ₨2,577 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (₨75,022) | ₨44,480 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (₨19,823) | ₨20,812 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨1,261) | ₨667 | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €36 (₨6,724) | ₨518 | + 1197% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 58% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (₨16,285) | ₨3,054 | + 433% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €24 (₨4,439) | ₨5,408 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €72 (₨13,524) | ₨8,399 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (₨20,954) | ₨5,912 | + 254% | |
| Transportation | + 192% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 192% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,262 (₨5,116,367) | ₨2,463,580 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (₨281) | ₨107 | + 164% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €56 (₨10,487) | ₨2,108 | + 397% | |
| Personal Care | + 303% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 303% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €30 (₨5,630) | ₨260 | + 2066% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (₨2,017) | ₨616 | + 227% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (₨15,862) | ₨1,831 | + 766% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.32 (₨810) | ₨463 | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.93 (₨550) | ₨350 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.32 (₨810) | ₨441 | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (₨256) | ₨189 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 (₨399) | ₨169 | + 136% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (₨5,257) | ₨480 | + 996% | |
| Entertainment | + 147% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 147% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (₨7,525) | ₨1,790 | + 320% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €27 (₨4,979) | ₨1,454 | + 242% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €87 (₨16,403) | ₨2,679 | + 512% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (₨12,503) | ₨3,680 | + 240% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (₨2,320) | ₨850 | + 173% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.58 (₨860) | ₨437 | + 97% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (₨1,216) | ₨448 | + 171% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €471 (₨88,349) | ₨58,894 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (₨50) | ₨39 | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €63 (₨11,871) | ₨4,106 | + 189% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (₨1,572) | ₨267 | + 488% | |
| TOTAL | + 216% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,260 prices entered by 531 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Finland is 216% more expensive than in Pakistan
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