Cost of Living Comparison Between Helsinki and Paris 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Paris are 10.3% higher than in Helsinki (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Paris are 18.8% higher than in Helsinki | |
| Rent Prices in Paris are 40.6% higher than in Helsinki | |
| Restaurant Prices in Paris are 7.8% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Groceries Prices in Paris are 24.0% higher than in Helsinki | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Paris is 28.0% lower than in Helsinki | |
Restaurants | Helsinki Edit |
Paris Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.00 € | 15.00 € | +7.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 € | 60.00 € | -25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.22 € | 10.00 € | +8.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.75 € | 7.00 € | -9.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.00 € | 6.00 € | -14.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.12 € | 3.78 € | -8.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.49 € | 3.01 € | +21.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.75 € | 2.49 € | +42.2 % |
Markets | Helsinki Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.07 € | 4.56 € | +12.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.11 € | 1.72 € | -18.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.00 € | 0.98 € | -2.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.78 € | 3.53 € | +27.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.31 € | 7.92 € | +139.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.57 € | 6.16 € | +34.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.25 € | 10.03 € | +21.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.00 € | 1.49 € | +48.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.73 € | 0.99 € | +35.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.93 € | 1.35 € | +45.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.79 € | 1.74 € | -2.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.44 € | 1.01 € | +131.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.63 € | 1.06 € | +68.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.96 € | 1.51 € | -23.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.64 € | 0.83 € | -49.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 12.00 € | 9.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.66 € | 2.08 € | -21.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.06 € | 3.06 € | -0.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 9.70 € | 10.50 € | +8.2 % |
Transportation | Helsinki Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.10 € | 2.10 € | -32.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 65.30 € | 84.10 € | +28.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.90 € | 5.00 € | -27.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.93 € | 3.00 € | +55.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 53.40 € | 45.00 € | -15.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.93 € | 7.45 € | -6.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,000.00 € | 22,000.00 € | -31.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,539.50 € | 28,862.50 € | -5.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Helsinki Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 104.48 € | 194.21 € | +85.9 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.06 € | 0.23 € | +300.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 18.51 € | 30.51 € | +64.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Helsinki Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.49 € | 35.67 € | +3.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 26.53 € | 16.44 € | -38.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 16.00 € | 12.25 € | -23.4 % |
Childcare | Helsinki Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 289.22 € | 755.00 € | +161.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 6,450.00 € | 16,428.57 € | +154.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Helsinki Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 82.72 € | 98.97 € | +19.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 33.62 € | 39.55 € | +17.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 71.87 € | 91.83 € | +27.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 103.80 € | 127.83 € | +23.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Helsinki Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 948.92 € | 1,212.50 € | +27.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 776.37 € | 924.67 € | +19.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,839.00 € | 2,803.78 € | +52.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,309.31 € | 1,920.00 € | +46.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Helsinki Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 651.47 € | 1,151.44 € | +76.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 388.43 € | 808.11 € | +108.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Helsinki Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,104.86 € | 2,657.31 € | -14.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 1.11 | 2.01 | +81.7 % |
| Last update: | May 2023 | May 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 Paris: | Cost of Living in Chaville | 9.56 miles |
| Cost of Living in Guyancourt | 17.40 miles |
| Cost of Living in Chartres | 56.26 miles |
| Cost of Living in Rouen | 81.78 miles |
| Cost of Living in Orleans | 82.41 miles |
| Cost of Living in Amiens | 86.91 miles |
| Cost of Living in Reims | 89.33 miles |
| Cost of Living in Le Havre | 121.66 miles |
| Cost of Living in Le Mans | 129.72 miles |
| Cost of Living in Lille | 137.26 miles |