Cost of living in Helsinki (Finland) is 129% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia)
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| Food | + 116% | |||
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| Food in Helsinki (Finland) is 116% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (RM64) | RM17 | + 285% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (RM49) | RM16 | + 201% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.99 (RM30) | RM10 | + 200% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (RM6) | RM7 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.96 (RM15) | RM12 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.43 (RM17) | RM4.87 | + 248% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.21 (RM26) | RM26 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.47 (RM12) | RM8 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.23 (RM6) | RM4.72 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.82 (RM14) | RM11 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (RM75) | RM64 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.93 (RM14) | RM3.38 | + 328% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.97 (RM10) | RM3.96 | + 145% | |
| Housing | + 191% | |||
| Housing in Helsinki (Finland) is 191% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,051 (RM10,120) | RM3,094 | + 227% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,796 (RM8,866) | RM1,858 | + 377% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €84 (RM415) | RM303 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,552 (RM7,659) | RM2,385 | + 221% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,178 (RM5,813) | RM1,485 | + 292% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €51 (RM251) | RM158 | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €16 (RM81) | RM122 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €340 (RM1,678) | RM1,309 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (RM434) | RM456 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (RM39) | RM18 | + 121% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €38 (RM189) | RM26 | + 637% | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in Helsinki (Finland) is 78% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (RM441) | RM239 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (RM211) | RM129 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (RM487) | RM279 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €146 (RM719) | RM292 | + 146% | |
| Transportation | + 120% | |||
| Transportation in Helsinki (Finland) is 120% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,248 (RM114,735) | RM160,496 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.17 (RM11) | RM1.98 | + 440% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €62 (RM305) | RM95 | + 220% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (RM107) | RM19 | + 465% | |
| Personal Care | + 129% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsinki (Finland) is 129% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (RM43) | RM14 | + 217% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (RM49) | RM22 | + 128% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €78 (RM387) | RM60 | + 546% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.94 (RM19) | RM23 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (RM15) | RM12 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.69 (RM18) | RM15 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.77 (RM9) | RM4.69 | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.84 (RM9) | RM6 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (RM129) | RM38 | + 240% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsinki (Finland) is 95% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (RM215) | RM75 | + 187% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €30 (RM150) | RM33 | + 360% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €110 (RM543) | RM273 | + 99% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (RM422) | RM152 | + 178% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (RM66) | RM35 | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.70 (RM23) | RM15 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (RM35) | RM18 | + 91% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €437 (RM2,158) | RM2,097 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (RM0.37) | RM0.34 | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (RM263) | RM184 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (RM45) | RM17 | + 163% | |
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TOTAL | + 129% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 173 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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