Cost of living in Helsinki (Finland) is 15% more expensive than in Karlsruhe (Germany)
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| Food | + 18% | |||
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| Food in Helsinki (Finland) is 18% more expensive than in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Karlsruhe | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 | €17 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 | €9 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 | €6 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 | €1.66 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.37 | €3.87 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.35 | €2.34 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.72 | €5.55 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.01 | €2.57 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 | €1.47 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.08 | €0.75 | + 311% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €16 | €10 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.07 | €1.80 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.74 | €1.36 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Helsinki (Finland) is 13% more expensive than in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Karlsruhe | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,078 | €1,635 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,387 | €1,095 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €78 | €259 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,020 | €833 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €934 | €656 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €38 | €121 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 | €28 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €341 | €426 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 | €98 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 | €7 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €35 | €15 | + 127% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Helsinki (Finland) is about the same as in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Karlsruhe | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 | €96 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 | €38 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 | €88 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 | €110 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Helsinki (Finland) is 19% more expensive than in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Karlsruhe | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,749 | €20,272 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 | €1.78 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €66 | €55 | + 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €29 | €22 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsinki (Finland) is 7% more expensive than in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Karlsruhe | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €108 | €115 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.59 | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.88 | €2.15 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.07 | €3.71 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.59 | €1.71 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.82 | €2.11 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 | €16 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsinki (Finland) is 14% more expensive than in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Karlsruhe | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 | €38 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €28 | €21 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €94 | €84 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 | €79 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 | €9 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.78 | €3.89 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 | €3.23 | + 157% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €467 | €440 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 | €0.10 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 | €50 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 | €7 | + 60% | |
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TOTAL | + 15% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 313 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 15, 2025.
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