- Cost of Living
- Finland
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Finland compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 135% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 135% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (руб 968) | руб 355 | + 173% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (руб 557) | руб 285 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.52 (руб 416) | руб 134 | + 210% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (руб 79) | руб 64 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.51 (руб 189) | руб 82 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.27 (руб 246) | руб 148 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.36 (руб 404) | руб 310 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.25 (руб 170) | руб 94 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.96 (руб 72) | руб 35 | + 105% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.31 (руб 174) | руб 62 | + 182% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (руб 1,048) | руб 523 | + 100% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.68 (руб 202) | руб 94 | + 115% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.59 (руб 120) | руб 31 | + 281% | |
| Housing | + 109% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 109% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,833 (руб 138,094) | руб 75,289 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,293 (руб 97,401) | руб 40,722 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €78 (руб 5,868) | руб 6,208 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,092 (руб 82,278) | руб 38,306 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €763 (руб 57,489) | руб 25,041 | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €55 (руб 4,131) | руб 3,902 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €17 (руб 1,313) | руб 482 | + 172% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €400 (руб 30,135) | руб 26,711 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (руб 6,645) | руб 5,841 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (руб 505) | руб 395 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €33 (руб 2,491) | руб 534 | + 367% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 0% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €90 (руб 6,798) | руб 5,258 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (руб 2,375) | руб 3,050 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (руб 7,000) | руб 5,545 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €133 (руб 10,005) | руб 7,257 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 108% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 108% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,982 (руб 1,957,931) | руб 1,132,050 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (руб 116) | руб 42 | + 173% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €54 (руб 4,047) | руб 1,702 | + 138% | |
| Personal Care | + 129% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 129% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (руб 548) | руб 318 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (руб 1,019) | руб 504 | + 102% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (руб 5,314) | руб 1,317 | + 304% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.25 (руб 321) | руб 230 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.90 (руб 294) | руб 159 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.32 (руб 250) | руб 207 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.44 (руб 108) | руб 69 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.64 (руб 123) | руб 100 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (руб 2,199) | руб 524 | + 320% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 61% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (руб 2,954) | руб 1,596 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (руб 1,830) | руб 668 | + 174% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (руб 7,139) | руб 5,573 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €82 (руб 6,170) | руб 3,405 | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (руб 822) | руб 373 | + 121% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.08 (руб 307) | руб 178 | + 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.78 (руб 436) | руб 228 | + 91% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €449 (руб 33,845) | руб 31,480 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (руб 5.25) | руб 4.91 | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (руб 3,723) | руб 3,050 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (руб 537) | руб 137 | + 293% | |
| TOTAL | + 96% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,192 prices entered by 1,103 different people.
Cost of living in Finland is 96% more expensive than in Russia
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