Cost of living in Helsinki (Finland) is about the same as in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 17% | |||
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| Food in Helsinki (Finland) is 17% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 48 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 36 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.79 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 19 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (Dirham 5.21) | Dirham 5.29 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.85 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 13 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.41 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 7 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 30 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.41 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 11 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.18 (Dirham 4.71) | Dirham 4.58 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.06 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 11 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €16 (Dirham 64) | Dirham 52 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.94 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 9 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.05 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.32 | + 90% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Helsinki (Finland) is 18% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,367 (Dirham 9,471) | Dirham 11,443 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,600 (Dirham 6,401) | Dirham 7,963 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €91 (Dirham 365) | Dirham 989 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,337 (Dirham 5,350) | Dirham 5,997 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,075 (Dirham 4,301) | Dirham 3,669 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €51 (Dirham 203) | Dirham 558 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €17 (Dirham 68) | Dirham 184 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €375 (Dirham 1,502) | Dirham 1,419 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (Dirham 372) | Dirham 338 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 50 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €38 (Dirham 150) | Dirham 51 | + 196% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Helsinki (Finland) is 26% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 (Dirham 365) | Dirham 243 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (Dirham 138) | Dirham 277 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (Dirham 333) | Dirham 460 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €144 (Dirham 576) | Dirham 465 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 109% | |||
| Transportation in Helsinki (Finland) is 109% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,830 (Dirham 107,367) | Dirham 104,094 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.22 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 3.29 | + 171% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €62 (Dirham 248) | Dirham 82 | + 203% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (Dirham 88) | Dirham 39 | + 127% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsinki (Finland) is 27% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 14 | + 158% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 56 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €75 (Dirham 301) | Dirham 382 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.94 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 26 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 20 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.69 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 27 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.77 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 20 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.84 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 20 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (Dirham 104) | Dirham 63 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsinki (Finland) is 29% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (Dirham 174) | Dirham 188 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €30 (Dirham 119) | Dirham 121 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €116 (Dirham 464) | Dirham 783 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €86 (Dirham 343) | Dirham 470 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 64 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.58 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 23 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 38 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €437 (Dirham 1,750) | Dirham 2,128 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (Dirham 0.30) | Dirham 1.28 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (Dirham 216) | Dirham 317 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 21 | + 67% | |
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TOTAL | + 1% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 509 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
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