Cost of Living Comparison Between Helsinki and Munich 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Munich are 6.8% higher than in Helsinki (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Munich are 15.7% higher than in Helsinki | |
| Rent Prices in Munich are 38.0% higher than in Helsinki | |
| Restaurant Prices in Munich are 7.6% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Groceries Prices in Munich are 5.4% higher than in Helsinki | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Munich is 4.5% lower than in Helsinki | |
Restaurants | Helsinki Edit |
Munich Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 13.60 € | 15.50 € | +14.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 € | 65.00 € | -18.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.45 € | 9.29 € | -1.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.75 € | 4.50 € | -41.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 € | 4.35 € | -45.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.20 € | 3.61 € | -14.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.50 € | 3.21 € | +28.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.68 € | 2.96 € | +76.4 % |
Markets | Helsinki Edit |
Munich Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.88 € | 5.01 € | +29.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.06 € | 1.82 € | -11.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.00 € | 1.09 € | +8.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.67 € | 3.35 € | +25.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.34 € | 6.86 € | +105.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.73 € | 4.84 € | +2.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.36 € | 8.45 € | +1.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.00 € | 1.29 € | +28.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.74 € | 0.84 € | +14.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.94 € | 1.09 € | +15.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.69 € | 1.61 € | -4.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.46 € | 0.87 € | +89.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.63 € | 0.60 € | -4.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.83 € | 1.41 € | -22.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.62 € | 0.77 € | -52.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 12.00 € | 7.00 € | -41.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.72 € | 1.06 € | -61.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.89 € | 1.78 € | -38.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 9.70 € | 7.85 € | -19.1 % |
Transportation | Helsinki Edit |
Munich Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.10 € | 3.60 € | +16.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 65.00 € | 63.00 € | -3.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 7.00 € | 4.80 € | -31.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.93 € | 3.48 € | +80.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 53.40 € | 30.00 € | -43.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 8.01 € | 7.64 € | -4.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,000.00 € | 25,000.00 € | -21.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,839.50 € | 23,609.29 € | -23.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Helsinki Edit |
Munich Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 96.20 € | 304.78 € | +216.8 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.06 € | 0.11 € | +76.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 18.49 € | 37.24 € | +101.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Helsinki Edit |
Munich Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.89 € | 43.45 € | +28.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 27.50 € | 23.88 € | -13.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.50 € | 12.00 € | -22.6 % |
Childcare | Helsinki Edit |
Munich Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 344.22 € | 645.60 € | +87.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 4,960.00 € | 16,672.73 € | +236.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Helsinki Edit |
Munich Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 84.32 € | 87.93 € | +4.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 34.80 € | 40.68 € | +16.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 72.42 € | 94.37 € | +30.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 107.96 € | 119.23 € | +10.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Helsinki Edit |
Munich Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 967.43 € | 1,375.02 € | +42.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 775.80 € | 1,077.20 € | +38.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,887.78 € | 2,507.00 € | +32.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,335.38 € | 1,895.23 € | +41.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Helsinki Edit |
Munich Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 672.30 € | 1,140.46 € | +69.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 382.68 € | 860.58 € | +124.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Helsinki Edit |
Munich Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,042.90 € | 3,363.15 € | +10.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 1.18 | 2.48 | +109.9 % |
| Last update: | March 2023 | March 2023 | |
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Cities near Helsinki: | Cost of Living in Espoo | 13.21 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hameenlinna | 63.23 miles |
| Cost of Living in Lahti | 64.66 miles |
| Cost of Living in Turku | 104.08 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tampere | 110.85 miles |
| Cost of Living in Lappeenranta | 139.27 miles |
| Cost of Living in Jyvaskyla | 167.57 miles |
| Cost of Living in Seinajoki | 223.59 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kuopio | 242.82 miles |
Cities near Munich: | Cost of Living in Weilheim in Oberbayern | 33.39 miles |
| Cost of Living in Augsburg | 50.51 miles |
| Cost of Living in Traunstein | 73.32 miles |
| Cost of Living in Regensburg | 77.13 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ulm | 94.48 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nuremberg | 103.48 miles |
| Cost of Living in Erlangen | 118.92 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tubingen | 143.48 miles |
| Cost of Living in Stuttgart | 144.21 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kitzingen | 153.67 miles |