Cost of living in Helsinki (Finland) is 173% more expensive than in Asansol (India)
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| Food | + 336% | |||
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| Food in Helsinki (Finland) is 336% more expensive than in Asansol (India) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Asansol | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (₨1,155) | ₨106 | + 987% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (₨857) | ₨202 | + 324% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.95 (₨526) | ₨111 | + 375% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.44 (₨127) | ₨34 | + 273% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.10 (₨274) | ₨68 | + 304% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.43 (₨304) | ₨32 | + 855% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.39 (₨477) | ₨300 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.47 (₨219) | ₨114 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.24 (₨110) | ₨16 | + 592% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.96 (₨262) | ₨90 | + 191% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €18 (₨1,588) | ₨874 | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.05 (₨270) | ₨80 | + 238% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.97 (₨174) | ₨10 | + 1641% | |
| Housing | + 411% | |||
| Housing in Helsinki (Finland) is 411% more expensive than in Asansol (India) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Asansol | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,027 (₨179,452) | ₨15,160 | + 1084% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,741 (₨154,152) | ₨12,000 | + 1185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €84 (₨7,448) | ₨1,500 | + 397% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,453 (₨128,672) | ₨9,000 | + 1330% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,055 (₨93,422) | ₨7,000 | + 1235% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €51 (₨4,495) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €18 (₨1,572) | ₨575 | + 173% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €340 (₨30,108) | ₨18,000 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (₨7,777) | ₨3,600 | + 116% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (₨700) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €37 (₨3,262) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 211% | |||
| Clothes in Helsinki (Finland) is 211% more expensive than in Asansol (India) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Asansol | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 (₨8,417) | ₨1,455 | + 479% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (₨3,786) | ₨2,000 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (₨8,469) | ₨2,000 | + 323% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €146 (₨12,902) | ₨700 | + 1743% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Helsinki (Finland) is 65% more expensive than in Asansol (India) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Asansol | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,248 (₨2,058,113) | ₨635,000 | + 224% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.12 (₨187) | ₨73 | + 155% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €64 (₨5,633) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (₨1,907) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsinki (Finland) is 14% more expensive than in Asansol (India) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Asansol | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (₨773) | ₨40 | + 1832% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (₨881) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (₨7,505) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.93 (₨348) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.31 (₨293) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.29 (₨291) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (₨145) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.84 (₨163) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (₨2,088) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 124% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsinki (Finland) is 124% more expensive than in Asansol (India) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Asansol | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (₨3,849) | ₨600 | + 541% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €31 (₨2,781) | ₨257 | + 983% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €110 (₨9,763) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €84 (₨7,472) | ₨500 | + 1394% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (₨1,147) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.89 (₨433) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (₨625) | ₨106 | + 489% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €437 (₨38,711) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (₨7) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (₨4,717) | ₨829 | + 469% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (₨865) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 173% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 182 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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