Cost of living in Finland compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 340% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 340% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Finland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €24 (₨5,221) | ₨519 | + 905% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (₨1,968) | ₨705 | + 179% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (₨1,361) | ₨224 | + 508% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 (₨251) | ₨118 | + 112% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.67 (₨575) | ₨165 | + 247% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.54 (₨762) | ₨102 | + 646% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.22 (₨1,124) | ₨710 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (₨480) | ₨221 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.08 (₨232) | ₨51 | + 355% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.43 (₨738) | ₨220 | + 235% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €16 (₨3,458) | ₨2,141 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.74 (₨591) | ₨167 | + 255% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.93 (₨417) | ₨77 | + 438% | |
| Housing | + 302% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 302% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Finland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,800 (₨387,796) | ₨65,360 | + 493% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,359 (₨292,699) | ₨44,450 | + 558% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €112 (₨24,051) | ₨14,918 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,120 (₨241,343) | ₨47,849 | + 404% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €775 (₨166,930) | ₨35,800 | + 366% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €52 (₨11,099) | ₨10,123 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €16 (₨3,464) | ₨2,270 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €376 (₨80,987) | ₨53,975 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (₨21,077) | ₨18,356 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (₨1,812) | ₨851 | + 113% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €33 (₨7,201) | ₨797 | + 803% | |
| Clothes | + 85% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 85% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Finland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €97 (₨20,859) | ₨4,868 | + 329% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (₨9,872) | ₨7,670 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (₨21,232) | ₨17,357 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €181 (₨38,970) | ₨8,106 | + 381% | |
| Transportation | + 102% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 102% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Finland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,473 (₨5,918,629) | ₨5,697,890 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.13 (₨459) | ₨146 | + 215% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (₨13,191) | ₨4,073 | + 224% | |
| Personal Care | + 272% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 272% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Finland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €30 (₨6,463) | ₨237 | + 2627% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (₨1,723) | ₨572 | + 201% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €113 (₨24,277) | ₨1,768 | + 1273% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (₨1,174) | ₨1,267 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.43 (₨740) | ₨575 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.49 (₨751) | ₨371 | + 103% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.78 (₨383) | ₨352 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.49 (₨320) | ₨116 | + 175% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (₨6,390) | ₨681 | + 839% | |
| Entertainment | + 195% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 195% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Finland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €55 (₨11,844) | ₨2,016 | + 487% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €31 (₨6,740) | ₨1,908 | + 253% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €128 (₨27,579) | ₨2,708 | + 918% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €117 (₨25,203) | ₨4,907 | + 414% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (₨2,614) | ₨1,025 | + 155% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.15 (₨895) | ₨469 | + 91% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (₨1,448) | ₨513 | + 183% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €497 (₨107,017) | ₨107,118 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (₨16) | ₨4.02 | + 290% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (₨10,133) | ₨4,729 | + 114% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (₨2,034) | ₨237 | + 758% | |
| TOTAL | + 199% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
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Cost of living in Finland is 199% more expensive than in Pakistan
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