Cost of living in Helsinki (Finland) is 74% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania)
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| Food | + 74% | |||
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| Food in Helsinki (Finland) is 74% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (608 UM) | 525 UM | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (458 UM) | 175 UM | + 161% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.96 (271 UM) | 114 UM | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (59 UM) | 54 UM | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.37 (199 UM) | 61 UM | + 225% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.35 (152 UM) | 39 UM | + 288% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.72 (215 UM) | 82 UM | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.01 (91 UM) | 70 UM | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 (59 UM) | 31 UM | + 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.75 (125 UM) | 122 UM | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (681 UM) | 400 UM | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.89 (131 UM) | 89 UM | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.74 (79 UM) | 25 UM | + 215% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Helsinki (Finland) is 85% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,767 (80,286 UM) | 28,229 UM | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,221 (55,505 UM) | 19,426 UM | + 186% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €78 (3,527 UM) | 3,964 UM | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €982 (44,630 UM) | 19,612 UM | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €829 (37,656 UM) | 10,000 UM | + 277% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €38 (1,749 UM) | 3,501 UM | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (700 UM) | 1,735 UM | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €341 (15,512 UM) | 14,657 UM | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 (4,892 UM) | 5,032 UM | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (303 UM) | 265 UM | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €35 (1,568 UM) | 241 UM | + 551% | |
| Clothes | + 207% | |||
| Clothes in Helsinki (Finland) is 207% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (3,879 UM) | 892 UM | + 335% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (1,845 UM) | 749 UM | + 146% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (4,367 UM) | 1,151 UM | + 280% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (5,377 UM) | 2,545 UM | + 111% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Helsinki (Finland) is 44% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,749 (1,170,101 UM) | 994,388 UM | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (83 UM) | 45 UM | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €62 (2,808 UM) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €30 (1,342 UM) | 164 UM | + 719% | |
| Personal Care | + 111% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsinki (Finland) is 111% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (360 UM) | 158 UM | + 128% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (386 UM) | 120 UM | + 221% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €79 (3,608 UM) | 800 UM | + 351% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.59 (163 UM) | 379 UM | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.44 (156 UM) | 101 UM | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.96 (135 UM) | 118 UM | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.59 (72 UM) | 62 UM | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.82 (83 UM) | 70 UM | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (962 UM) | 260 UM | + 270% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsinki (Finland) is 69% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (1,854 UM) | 498 UM | + 272% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €28 (1,293 UM) | 306 UM | + 323% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €94 (4,284 UM) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (3,646 UM) | 1,532 UM | + 138% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (604 UM) | 139 UM | + 336% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.78 (217 UM) | 79 UM | + 174% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (352 UM) | 200 UM | + 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €467 (21,208 UM) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (3 UM) | 8 UM | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (2,328 UM) | 1,079 UM | + 116% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (456 UM) | 63 UM | + 622% | |
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TOTAL | + 74% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 288 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
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