Cost of living in Helsinki (Finland) is 37% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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Food | + 38% | |||
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Food in Helsinki (Finland) is 38% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Helsinki | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (9,708 Franc) | 10,705 Franc | - 9% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (7,340 Franc) | 5,333 Franc | + 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (4,327 Franc) | 3,720 Franc | + 16% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (921 Franc) | 1,136 Franc | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.56 (2,991 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | + 104% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.46 (2,269 Franc) | 806 Franc | + 181% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.90 (3,212 Franc) | 4,136 Franc | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (1,360 Franc) | 1,549 Franc | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.32 (864 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 38% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.94 (1,928 Franc) | 598 Franc | + 223% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €16 (10,298 Franc) | 7,518 Franc | + 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.76 (1,809 Franc) | 1,588 Franc | + 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.97 (1,292 Franc) | 282 Franc | + 358% | |
Housing | + 14% | |||
Housing in Helsinki (Finland) is 14% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Helsinki | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,882 (1,233,885 Franc) | 1,243,470 Franc | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,364 (894,254 Franc) | 558,451 Franc | + 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €83 (54,584 Franc) | 110,345 Franc | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,133 (743,118 Franc) | 646,674 Franc | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €983 (644,296 Franc) | 232,392 Franc | + 177% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €43 (27,901 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | - 41% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €18 (11,501 Franc) | 21,905 Franc | - 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | €322 (211,273 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (68,759 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | - 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (4,369 Franc) | 4,668 Franc | - 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €37 (23,977 Franc) | 8,175 Franc | + 193% | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Helsinki (Finland) is 5% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (54,707 Franc) | 38,513 Franc | + 42% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (26,123 Franc) | 36,261 Franc | - 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (64,502 Franc) | 45,751 Franc | + 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 (79,255 Franc) | 57,267 Franc | + 38% | |
Transportation | + 78% | |||
Transportation in Helsinki (Finland) is 78% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,898 (18,294,140 Franc) | 12,545,800 Franc | + 46% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (1,196 Franc) | 647 Franc | + 85% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €67 (43,780 Franc) | 25,392 Franc | + 72% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €30 (19,632 Franc) | 5,547 Franc | + 254% | |
Personal Care | + 39% | |||
Personal Care in Helsinki (Finland) is 39% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (5,979 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | + 83% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (5,481 Franc) | 5,160 Franc | + 6% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €75 (49,222 Franc) | 17,586 Franc | + 180% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.65 (2,394 Franc) | 3,618 Franc | - 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.56 (2,336 Franc) | 2,701 Franc | - 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.07 (2,012 Franc) | 2,220 Franc | - 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.68 (1,099 Franc) | 755 Franc | + 45% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.04 (1,339 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | - 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (15,820 Franc) | 7,585 Franc | + 109% | |
Entertainment | + 31% | |||
Entertainment in Helsinki (Finland) is 31% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Helsinki | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (30,070 Franc) | 23,263 Franc | + 29% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €34 (22,229 Franc) | 8,921 Franc | + 149% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €94 (61,938 Franc) | 15,981 Franc | + 288% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €88 (57,948 Franc) | 40,476 Franc | + 43% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (9,154 Franc) | 5,723 Franc | + 60% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.89 (3,204 Franc) | 2,494 Franc | + 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (5,118 Franc) | 1,083 Franc | + 372% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €462 (302,691 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (59 Franc) | 93 Franc | - 36% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (35,495 Franc) | 51,955 Franc | - 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (6,414 Franc) | 867 Franc | + 640% | |
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TOTAL | + 37% |

These prices were last updated on February 10, 2025.
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