- Cost of Living
- Finland
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- Turku
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turku, Finland compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turku (Finland) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (C$15) | C$14 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$8 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.72 (C$9) | C$6 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (C$1.55) | C$2.38 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.44 (C$3.65) | C$4.08 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.27 (C$4.89) | C$2.62 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.97 (C$9) | C$10 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.56 (C$3.83) | C$3.73 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.91 (C$1.35) | C$2.90 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.17 (C$3.23) | C$2.89 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (C$17) | C$16 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.74 (C$4.09) | C$2.31 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.39 (C$2.07) | C$1.76 | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Turku (Finland) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,103 (C$1,648) | C$1,186 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €803 (C$1,200) | C$982 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €69 (C$103) | C$117 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €727 (C$1,087) | C$919 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €504 (C$754) | C$695 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €47 (C$71) | C$64 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €20 (C$30) | C$39 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €409 (C$611) | C$392 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 (C$134) | C$111 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €37 (C$55) | C$26 | + 108% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Turku (Finland) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €96 (C$144) | C$61 | + 138% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (C$45) | C$41 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (C$141) | C$95 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (C$131) | C$87 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Turku (Finland) is 68% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,217 (C$42,160) | C$22,684 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (C$2.24) | C$1.19 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (C$78) | C$47 | + 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Turku (Finland) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (C$18) | C$8 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €100 (C$149) | C$85 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.83 (C$9) | C$7 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.35 (C$5.00) | C$3.90 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.99 (C$5.97) | C$3.90 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.77 (C$2.64) | C$3.21 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.51 (C$3.75) | C$2.46 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (C$36) | C$19 | + 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Turku (Finland) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (C$48) | C$43 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (C$35) | C$27 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 (C$154) | C$84 | + 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €95 (C$141) | C$93 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (C$13) | C$9 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.09 (C$4.62) | C$5.44 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.54 (C$8) | C$5.57 | + 49% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €150 (C$223) | C$141 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (C$0.11) | C$2.00 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (C$80) | C$34 | + 136% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 127 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2017.
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Cost of living in Turku (Finland) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,770
(€2,523)
in Turku
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,300
in Abbotsford.
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