Cost of living in Finland compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 188% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 188% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (руб 1,042) | руб 399 | + 161% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (руб 742) | руб 284 | + 161% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.73 (руб 514) | руб 143 | + 259% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 (руб 114) | руб 65 | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.74 (руб 246) | руб 88 | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.51 (руб 316) | руб 129 | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (руб 586) | руб 345 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (руб 224) | руб 108 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.09 (руб 98) | руб 35 | + 181% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.71 (руб 243) | руб 66 | + 267% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (руб 1,178) | руб 583 | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.89 (руб 259) | руб 109 | + 137% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.96 (руб 176) | руб 28 | + 520% | |
| Housing | + 156% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 156% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,749 (руб 157,167) | руб 68,166 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,181 (руб 106,098) | руб 37,974 | + 179% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €65 (руб 5,867) | руб 6,392 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,200 (руб 107,782) | руб 31,618 | + 241% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €856 (руб 76,912) | руб 22,018 | + 249% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €72 (руб 6,452) | руб 4,038 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 (руб 1,224) | руб 448 | + 173% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €365 (руб 32,753) | руб 24,813 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 (руб 9,032) | руб 6,723 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (руб 650) | руб 416 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €34 (руб 3,080) | руб 926 | + 233% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 15% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (руб 6,790) | руб 4,661 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (руб 2,401) | руб 2,580 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €69 (руб 6,204) | руб 5,596 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (руб 10,032) | руб 6,714 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 153% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 153% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,743 (руб 2,492,764) | руб 1,237,120 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (руб 140) | руб 47 | + 196% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €56 (руб 5,018) | руб 1,548 | + 224% | |
| Personal Care | + 195% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 195% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €30 (руб 2,696) | руб 476 | + 467% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (руб 966) | руб 504 | + 92% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (руб 7,594) | руб 1,289 | + 489% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.32 (руб 388) | руб 311 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.93 (руб 263) | руб 183 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.32 (руб 388) | руб 206 | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (руб 123) | руб 77 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 (руб 191) | руб 97 | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (руб 2,310) | руб 580 | + 298% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 75% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (руб 3,392) | руб 1,480 | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €27 (руб 2,400) | руб 574 | + 318% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €87 (руб 7,853) | руб 5,826 | + 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (руб 5,986) | руб 3,401 | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (руб 1,111) | руб 387 | + 187% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.74 (руб 426) | руб 168 | + 154% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (руб 582) | руб 221 | + 164% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €471 (руб 42,298) | руб 38,001 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (руб 7) | руб 7 | + 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (руб 3,637) | руб 3,491 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (руб 757) | руб 160 | + 373% | |
| TOTAL | + 138% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Finland is 138% more expensive than in Russia
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