- Cost of Living
- Finland
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Finland compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 129% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 129% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (руб 887) | руб 359 | + 147% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (руб 557) | руб 278 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.44 (руб 409) | руб 134 | + 206% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (руб 80) | руб 65 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.56 (руб 193) | руб 81 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.13 (руб 235) | руб 138 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.25 (руб 395) | руб 310 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (руб 168) | руб 93 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.96 (руб 72) | руб 35 | + 107% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.35 (руб 177) | руб 60 | + 193% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (руб 1,018) | руб 532 | + 91% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.53 (руб 191) | руб 96 | + 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.52 (руб 114) | руб 32 | + 256% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 110% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,778 (руб 133,803) | руб 75,340 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,277 (руб 96,115) | руб 39,678 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €72 (руб 5,407) | руб 6,137 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,133 (руб 85,231) | руб 38,444 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €795 (руб 59,833) | руб 24,360 | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €54 (руб 4,071) | руб 3,704 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €16 (руб 1,229) | руб 478 | + 157% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €396 (руб 29,790) | руб 26,419 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (руб 6,611) | руб 6,120 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (руб 489) | руб 403 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €34 (руб 2,545) | руб 509 | + 400% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 0% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €90 (руб 6,788) | руб 5,511 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (руб 2,372) | руб 3,037 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (руб 6,990) | руб 5,637 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €133 (руб 9,992) | руб 7,478 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 102% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 102% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,250 (руб 1,975,444) | руб 1,208,140 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (руб 116) | руб 43 | + 171% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €53 (руб 4,007) | руб 1,702 | + 135% | |
| Personal Care | + 118% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 118% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (руб 547) | руб 324 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (руб 1,017) | руб 508 | + 100% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (руб 5,307) | руб 1,237 | + 329% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.25 (руб 320) | руб 230 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.90 (руб 293) | руб 166 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.32 (руб 250) | руб 211 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.44 (руб 108) | руб 71 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.64 (руб 123) | руб 104 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (руб 2,197) | руб 515 | + 326% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 58% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (руб 2,990) | руб 1,688 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (руб 1,903) | руб 682 | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (руб 7,130) | руб 5,430 | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (руб 6,035) | руб 3,292 | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (руб 869) | руб 379 | + 129% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.05 (руб 305) | руб 177 | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.96 (руб 448) | руб 234 | + 91% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €418 (руб 31,462) | руб 31,513 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (руб 5.24) | руб 4.86 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (руб 3,514) | руб 3,232 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (руб 547) | руб 140 | + 291% | |
| TOTAL | + 92% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,847 prices entered by 1,013 different people.
Cost of living in Finland is 92% more expensive than in Russia
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