Cost of living in Helsinki is 80% higher than in Ashtarak (without rent).
Rent in Helsinki is 57% more expensive than in Ashtarak.
Cost of living including rent in Helsinki is 67% higher than in Ashtarak.
Food in Helsinki is 61% more expensive than in Ashtarak.
Transport in Helsinki is 695% more expensive than in Ashtarak.
| Helsinki | Ashtarak | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Helsinki | Ashtarak | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.5 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 84.5 $ | 56.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.8 $ | 8.56 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Capuccino | 5 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.13 $ | 0.95 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.47 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.74 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.82 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.59 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.03 $ | 7.97 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.9 $ | 8.11 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 23 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.52 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.95 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.34 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.91 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.37 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.94 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 16 $ | 9.68 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.04 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.5 $ | 2.56 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.28 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 71.9 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.1 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20 $ | 4.93 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 84.6 $ | 32.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.6 $ | 5.9 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.42 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.71 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.2 $ | 3.52 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
77.1 $ | 78.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
119 $ | 121 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
22.6 $ | 22.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 873 $ | 500 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,400 $ | 839 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,052 $ | 715 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,924 $ | 1,343 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 8,423 $ | 3,151 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,044 $ | 1,476 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,013 $ | 776 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.86 % | 15.34 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 49.5 $ | 89.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 18.7 $ | 6.99 $ |
| Haircut | 21.6 $ | 6.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 97.8 $ | 128 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 97.8 $ | 99.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 353 $ | 366 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,871 $ | 10,732 $ |