Cost of living in Helsinki (Finland) is 10% cheaper than in Utrecht (Netherlands)
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| Food | + 11% | |||
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| Food in Helsinki (Finland) is 11% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 | €16 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 | €11 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 | €5.22 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.47 | €1.17 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.50 | €3.94 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.32 | €2.56 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.15 | €7 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 | €2.86 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.14 | €1.73 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.33 | €1.31 | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 | €9 | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.62 | €2.99 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.07 | €1.10 | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Helsinki (Finland) is 5% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,087 | €1,628 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,414 | €1,649 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €83 | €185 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,167 | €1,313 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,031 | €1,019 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €43 | €110 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 | €24 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €362 | €416 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 | €166 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 | €7 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €37 | €15 | + 141% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Helsinki (Finland) is 13% cheaper than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 | €92 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 | €49 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 | €97 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 | €135 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Helsinki (Finland) is 38% cheaper than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,476 | €28,760 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.91 | €2.04 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €61 | €119 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 | €24 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsinki (Finland) is 21% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 | €3.49 | + 161% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 | €12 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €75 | €41 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.65 | €3.53 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.56 | €3.08 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.07 | €4.41 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.54 | €1.39 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.98 | €2.04 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 | €23 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsinki (Finland) is 9% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 | €59 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €34 | €21 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €94 | €73 | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €88 | €65 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 | €11 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.89 | €3.55 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 | €7 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €441 | €453 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 | €0.16 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 | €33 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 | €8 | + 22% | |
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TOTAL | - 10% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 297 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 11, 2024.
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