Cost of living in Finland compared to Russia
Currency:
Food | + 113% | |||
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Food in Finland is 113% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Finland | Russia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (руб 1,048) | руб 496 | + 111% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (руб 810) | руб 370 | + 119% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.77 (руб 500) | руб 195 | + 156% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.54 (руб 133) | руб 85 | + 57% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.25 (руб 282) | руб 119 | + 136% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.33 (руб 289) | руб 197 | + 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.76 (руб 499) | руб 431 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.14 (руб 185) | руб 111 | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.14 (руб 98) | руб 50 | + 95% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.39 (руб 207) | руб 78 | + 164% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (руб 1,167) | руб 726 | + 61% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.50 (руб 303) | руб 148 | + 104% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.17 (руб 188) | руб 45 | + 316% | |
Housing | + 120% | |||
Housing in Finland is 120% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Finland | Russia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,952 (руб 169,144) | руб 92,638 | + 83% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,365 (руб 118,265) | руб 56,538 | + 109% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €144 (руб 12,491) | руб 9,374 | + 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,483 (руб 128,522) | руб 45,680 | + 181% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €907 (руб 78,613) | руб 28,184 | + 179% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €63 (руб 5,474) | руб 6,168 | - 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €17 (руб 1,480) | руб 491 | + 201% | |
40” flat screen tv | €292 (руб 25,265) | руб 25,097 | + 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €74 (руб 6,443) | руб 10,146 | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (руб 697) | руб 626 | + 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €43 (руб 3,702) | руб 1,061 | + 249% | |
Clothes | + 38% | |||
Clothes in Finland is 38% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Finland | Russia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €94 (руб 8,147) | руб 5,476 | + 49% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €56 (руб 4,849) | руб 3,659 | + 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €106 (руб 9,190) | руб 7,691 | + 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €164 (руб 14,235) | руб 8,501 | + 67% | |
Transportation | + 64% | |||
Transportation in Finland is 64% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Finland | Russia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,777 (руб 1,367,375) | руб 2,157,330 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.12 (руб 184) | руб 51 | + 262% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €56 (руб 4,827) | руб 2,318 | + 108% | |
Personal Care | + 104% | |||
Personal Care in Finland is 104% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Finland | Russia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €18 (руб 1,560) | руб 511 | + 205% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (руб 661) | руб 686 | - 4% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €107 (руб 9,302) | руб 1,858 | + 401% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.43 (руб 384) | руб 385 | - 0% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.37 (руб 292) | руб 259 | + 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (руб 260) | руб 285 | - 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (руб 173) | руб 115 | + 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.73 (руб 150) | руб 154 | - 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €43 (руб 3,690) | руб 842 | + 338% | |
Entertainment | + 50% | |||
Entertainment in Finland is 50% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Finland | Russia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (руб 4,370) | руб 1,814 | + 141% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €30 (руб 2,600) | руб 723 | + 260% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (руб 7,800) | руб 7,974 | - 2% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (руб 4,972) | руб 3,857 | + 29% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €15 (руб 1,300) | руб 461 | + 182% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.00 (руб 433) | руб 217 | + 99% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (руб 620) | руб 259 | + 139% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €486 (руб 42,085) | руб 71,350 | - 41% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (руб 6) | руб 2.76 | + 129% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (руб 4,421) | руб 4,408 | + 0% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (руб 797) | руб 205 | + 290% | |
TOTAL | + 85% |
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Finland is 85% more expensive than in Russia
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