Cost of Living Comparison Between Helsinki and Paris 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Paris is 12.3% higher than in Helsinki (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Paris is 21.7% higher than in Helsinki | |
| Rent Prices in Paris are 52.1% higher than in Helsinki | |
| Restaurant Prices in Paris are 2.9% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Groceries Prices in Paris are 19.6% higher than in Helsinki | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Paris is 3.0% lower than in Helsinki | |
Restaurants | Helsinki Edit |
Paris Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 16.00 € | 18.00 € | +12.5 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 90.00 € | 70.00 € | -22.2 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 12.00 € | +20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 € | 7.00 € | -12.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 € | 7.00 € | -12.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.46 € | 4.08 € | -8.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.69 € | 3.56 € | +32.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.84 € | 2.75 € | +49.7 % |
Markets | Helsinki Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.70 € | 5.27 € | +12.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.49 € | 1.68 € | -32.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.18 € | 1.07 € | -9.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.95 € | 4.63 € | +57.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.63 € | 9.82 € | +170.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.36 € | 6.39 € | +19.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.77 € | 10.05 € | +2.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.05 € | 1.47 € | +40.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.80 € | 1.00 € | +24.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.99 € | 1.55 € | +56.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.75 € | 1.73 € | -1.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.52 € | 1.03 € | +96.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.79 € | 1.07 € | +35.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.01 € | 1.55 € | -23.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.83 € | 0.92 € | -49.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 14.00 € | 8.00 € | -42.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.74 € | 2.27 € | -16.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.15 € | 3.51 € | +11.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 10.45 € | 12.00 € | +14.8 % |
Transportation | Helsinki Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.95 € | 2.15 € | -27.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 66.60 € | 86.00 € | +29.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.75 € | 7.00 € | +3.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.97 € | 3.16 € | +60.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 56.40 € | 46.00 € | -18.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.20 € | 7.24 € | +0.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 31,644.50 € | 31,500.00 € | -0.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,845.64 € | 30,623.75 € | -9.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Helsinki Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 118.94 € | 218.09 € | +83.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 24.57 € | 15.90 € | -35.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 20.75 € | 30.71 € | +48.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Helsinki Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.08 € | 37.41 € | -11.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 23.95 € | 17.49 € | -27.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 17.00 € | 13.00 € | -23.5 % |
Childcare | Helsinki Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 311.23 € | 743.89 € | +139.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,365.60 € | 16,375.00 € | +95.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Helsinki Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 88.34 € | 95.43 € | +8.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 30.72 € | 41.37 € | +34.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 77.63 € | 104.14 € | +34.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 100.91 € | 135.58 € | +34.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Helsinki Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,016.14 € | 1,316.18 € | +29.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 814.82 € | 969.00 € | +18.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,760.52 € | 3,021.32 € | +71.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,300.71 € | 2,135.16 € | +64.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Helsinki Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 692.74 € | 1,085.20 € | +56.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 405.37 € | 783.26 € | +93.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Helsinki Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,688.47 € | 3,175.20 € | +18.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.69 | 3.49 | -5.5 % |
| Last update: | July 2024 | July 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 243 | 440 |
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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 |