Cost of living in Helsinki (Finland) is 35% more expensive than in Dresden (Germany)
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| Food | + 49% | |||
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| Food in Helsinki (Finland) is 49% more expensive than in Dresden (Germany) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Dresden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 | €12 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 | €8 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 | €4.26 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 | €0.98 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.37 | €2.82 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.35 | €2.60 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.72 | €5.83 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.01 | €2.64 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 | €1.69 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.08 | €0.80 | + 287% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €16 | €5.23 | + 214% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.07 | €1.51 | + 103% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.74 | €0.98 | + 78% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Helsinki (Finland) is 51% more expensive than in Dresden (Germany) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Dresden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,078 | €1,154 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,387 | €782 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €78 | €173 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,020 | €644 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €934 | €420 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €38 | €98 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 | €25 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €341 | €525 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 | €105 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 | €5.38 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €35 | €12 | + 195% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Helsinki (Finland) is 26% more expensive than in Dresden (Germany) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 | €71 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 | €30 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 | €82 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 | €92 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Helsinki (Finland) is 17% more expensive than in Dresden (Germany) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Dresden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,749 | €22,531 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 | €1.57 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €66 | €60 | + 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €29 | €15 | + 101% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsinki (Finland) is 42% more expensive than in Dresden (Germany) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Dresden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 | €7 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 | €13 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €108 | €46 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.59 | €3.50 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.88 | €2.20 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.07 | €2.16 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.59 | €1.23 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.82 | €1.43 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 | €17 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsinki (Finland) is 34% more expensive than in Dresden (Germany) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Dresden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 | €37 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €28 | €19 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €94 | €69 | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 | €51 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 | €6 | + 110% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.78 | €2.69 | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 | €3.37 | + 146% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €467 | €535 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 | €0.09 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 | €34 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 | €5.94 | + 83% | |
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TOTAL | + 35% | ||
These prices were last updated on July 13, 2025.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 296 prices entered by 37 different people.
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