Cost of living in Helsinki (Finland) is 105% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan)
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| Food | + 220% | |||
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| Food in Helsinki (Finland) is 220% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (6,594 KZT) | 1,525 KZT | + 332% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (4,894 KZT) | 1,369 KZT | + 258% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.95 (3,005 KZT) | 728 KZT | + 313% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.44 (726 KZT) | 252 KZT | + 189% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.10 (1,564 KZT) | 436 KZT | + 259% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.43 (1,735 KZT) | 481 KZT | + 261% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.39 (2,724 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.47 (1,250 KZT) | 442 KZT | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.24 (625 KZT) | 217 KZT | + 188% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.96 (1,494 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €18 (9,064 KZT) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.05 (1,544 KZT) | 432 KZT | + 258% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.97 (994 KZT) | 145 KZT | + 587% | |
| Housing | + 308% | |||
| Housing in Helsinki (Finland) is 308% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,027 (1,024,302 KZT) | 124,433 KZT | + 723% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,741 (879,895 KZT) | 78,037 KZT | + 1028% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €84 (42,515 KZT) | 36,229 KZT | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,453 (734,457 KZT) | 145,000 KZT | + 407% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,055 (533,248 KZT) | 57,694 KZT | + 824% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €51 (25,659 KZT) | 23,103 KZT | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €18 (8,973 KZT) | 4,212 KZT | + 113% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €340 (171,856 KZT) | 154,711 KZT | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (44,389 KZT) | 30,008 KZT | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (3,994 KZT) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €37 (18,618 KZT) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Helsinki (Finland) is about the same as in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 (48,041 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (21,611 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (48,342 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €146 (73,645 KZT) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Helsinki (Finland) is 49% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,248 (11,747,631 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.12 (1,069 KZT) | 160 KZT | + 568% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €64 (32,155 KZT) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (10,886 KZT) | 2,726 KZT | + 299% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsinki (Finland) is 18% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (4,412 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (5,029 KZT) | 1,286 KZT | + 291% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (42,838 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.93 (1,986 KZT) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.31 (1,673 KZT) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.29 (1,664 KZT) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (825 KZT) | 263 KZT | + 214% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.84 (931 KZT) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (11,921 KZT) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsinki (Finland) is 10% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (21,967 KZT) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €31 (15,875 KZT) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €110 (55,728 KZT) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €84 (42,647 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (6,548 KZT) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.89 (2,470 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (3,566 KZT) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €437 (220,959 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (38 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (26,925 KZT) | 9,383 KZT | + 187% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (4,936 KZT) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 105% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 184 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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