Cost of living in Helsinki (Finland) is 169% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania)
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| Food | + 162% | |||
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| Food in Helsinki (Finland) is 162% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (57 lei) | 32 lei | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (49 lei) | 18 lei | + 176% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.79 (29 lei) | 9 lei | + 203% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (6 lei) | 5.22 lei | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.85 (14 lei) | 10 lei | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.41 (17 lei) | 4.30 lei | + 290% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (30 lei) | 14 lei | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.41 (12 lei) | 3.36 lei | + 252% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.18 (5.79 lei) | 2.30 lei | + 152% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.06 (15 lei) | 3.23 lei | + 366% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €16 (78 lei) | 25 lei | + 213% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.94 (14 lei) | 5.44 lei | + 166% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.05 (10 lei) | 1.67 lei | + 502% | |
| Housing | + 311% | |||
| Housing in Helsinki (Finland) is 311% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,367 (11,644 lei) | 2,229 lei | + 422% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,600 (7,869 lei) | 1,523 lei | + 417% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €91 (449 lei) | 390 lei | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,337 (6,577 lei) | 1,369 lei | + 380% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,075 (5,288 lei) | 914 lei | + 478% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €51 (250 lei) | 253 lei | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €17 (83 lei) | 32 lei | + 158% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €375 (1,846 lei) | 1,762 lei | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (457 lei) | 330 lei | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (37 lei) | 30 lei | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €38 (185 lei) | 23 lei | + 704% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Helsinki (Finland) is 58% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 (449 lei) | 261 lei | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (170 lei) | 131 lei | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (409 lei) | 270 lei | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €144 (708 lei) | 251 lei | + 182% | |
| Transportation | + 172% | |||
| Transportation in Helsinki (Finland) is 172% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,830 (132,004 lei) | 87,982 lei | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.22 (11 lei) | 5.20 lei | + 110% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €62 (305 lei) | 74 lei | + 312% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (108 lei) | 21 lei | + 421% | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsinki (Finland) is 82% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (43 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (53 lei) | 28 lei | + 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €75 (370 lei) | 84 lei | + 341% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.94 (19 lei) | 20 lei | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (15 lei) | 13 lei | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.69 (18 lei) | 15 lei | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.77 (9 lei) | 5.04 lei | + 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.84 (9 lei) | 9 lei | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (128 lei) | 16 lei | + 714% | |
| Entertainment | + 106% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsinki (Finland) is 106% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (214 lei) | 69 lei | + 212% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €30 (146 lei) | 43 lei | + 237% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €116 (570 lei) | 166 lei | + 243% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €86 (422 lei) | 135 lei | + 213% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (66 lei) | 21 lei | + 214% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.58 (23 lei) | 9 lei | + 142% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (35 lei) | 5.31 lei | + 559% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €437 (2,151 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (0.37 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (266 lei) | 121 lei | + 120% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (43 lei) | 16 lei | + 164% | |
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TOTAL | + 169% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 198 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
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