Cost of living in Helsinki (Finland) is 220% more expensive than in Dehra Dun (India)
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| Food | + 258% | |||
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| Food in Helsinki (Finland) is 258% more expensive than in Dehra Dun (India) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Dehra Dun | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (₨1,278) | ₨302 | + 323% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (₨997) | ₨200 | + 398% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (₨583) | ₨135 | + 333% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (₨124) | ₨48 | + 158% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.49 (₨397) | ₨77 | + 416% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.46 (₨306) | ₨43 | + 616% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.90 (₨433) | ₨186 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (₨183) | ₨113 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.32 (₨116) | ₨22 | + 440% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.94 (₨260) | ₨154 | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €16 (₨1,389) | ₨828 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.76 (₨244) | ₨70 | + 247% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.96 (₨173) | ₨21 | + 718% | |
| Housing | + 319% | |||
| Housing in Helsinki (Finland) is 319% more expensive than in Dehra Dun (India) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Dehra Dun | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,048 (₨181,103) | ₨16,938 | + 969% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,364 (₨120,584) | ₨12,993 | + 828% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €83 (₨7,360) | ₨7,651 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,061 (₨93,830) | ₨14,652 | + 540% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €981 (₨86,777) | ₨13,627 | + 537% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €43 (₨3,762) | ₨4,000 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €18 (₨1,551) | ₨835 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €343 (₨30,325) | ₨32,784 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (₨9,272) | ₨6,278 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨589) | ₨256 | + 130% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €37 (₨3,233) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Helsinki (Finland) is 40% more expensive than in Dehra Dun (India) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Dehra Dun | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (₨7,377) | ₨3,088 | + 139% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (₨3,525) | ₨3,528 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (₨8,698) | ₨5,185 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 (₨10,687) | ₨5,749 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | + 270% | |||
| Transportation in Helsinki (Finland) is 270% more expensive than in Dehra Dun (India) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,898 (₨2,466,832) | ₨951,914 | + 159% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 (₨166) | ₨74 | + 123% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €63 (₨5,602) | ₨754 | + 643% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (₨1,814) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 132% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsinki (Finland) is 132% more expensive than in Dehra Dun (India) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Dehra Dun | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (₨806) | ₨150 | + 437% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (₨739) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €75 (₨6,637) | ₨600 | + 1006% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.65 (₨323) | ₨150 | + 115% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.56 (₨315) | ₨227 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.07 (₨271) | ₨229 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.68 (₨148) | ₨121 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.04 (₨181) | ₨75 | + 142% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (₨2,133) | ₨210 | + 914% | |
| Entertainment | + 141% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsinki (Finland) is 141% more expensive than in Dehra Dun (India) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Dehra Dun | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (₨4,055) | ₨964 | + 320% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €34 (₨2,997) | ₨460 | + 552% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €94 (₨8,352) | ₨2,179 | + 283% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €88 (₨7,814) | ₨1,189 | + 557% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (₨1,234) | ₨2,000 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.89 (₨432) | ₨173 | + 150% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (₨690) | ₨321 | + 115% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €462 (₨40,816) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (₨8) | ₨1.51 | + 429% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (₨4,786) | ₨1,708 | + 180% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (₨865) | ₨264 | + 227% | |
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TOTAL | + 220% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 295 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 12, 2025.
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