Cost of living in Turku, Finland vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | + 3% | |||
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Food in Turku (Finland) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (C$16) | C$20 | - 19% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.34 (C$8) | C$5.78 | + 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (C$1.61) | C$1.98 | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.36 (C$3.62) | C$4.18 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.42 (C$5.25) | C$3.04 | + 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.39 (C$8) | C$10 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.55 (C$3.92) | C$4.24 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.96 (C$1.48) | C$3.76 | - 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.03 (C$3.11) | C$3.41 | - 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (C$19) | C$19 | + 0% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.74 (C$4.20) | C$2.48 | + 70% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.39 (C$2.13) | C$1.93 | + 10% | |
Housing | - 1% | |||
Housing in Turku (Finland) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,158 (C$1,778) | C$2,136 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €842 (C$1,293) | C$1,241 | + 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €99 (C$152) | C$133 | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €741 (C$1,138) | C$1,120 | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €548 (C$841) | C$806 | + 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €55 (C$84) | C$66 | + 26% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €17 (C$27) | C$54 | - 51% | |
40” flat screen tv | €373 (C$573) | C$311 | + 84% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (C$145) | C$97 | + 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €33 (C$51) | C$25 | + 101% | |
Clothes | + 50% | |||
Clothes in Turku (Finland) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €94 (C$144) | C$60 | + 138% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (C$47) | C$39 | + 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (C$148) | C$98 | + 52% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (C$140) | C$117 | + 19% | |
Transportation | + 44% | |||
Transportation in Turku (Finland) is 44% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,119 (C$47,769) | C$22,935 | + 108% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (C$2.26) | C$1.39 | + 63% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €53 (C$81) | C$67 | + 21% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 44% | |||
Personal Care in Turku (Finland) is 44% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (C$12) | C$8 | + 48% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$22 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €90 (C$138) | C$77 | + 80% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.83 (C$9) | C$6 | + 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.86 (C$5.93) | C$3.85 | + 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.99 (C$6) | C$4.28 | + 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.73 (C$2.66) | C$3.11 | - 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.51 (C$3.85) | C$2.46 | + 57% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (C$35) | C$20 | + 76% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Turku (Finland) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (C$56) | C$52 | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €27 (C$41) | C$26 | + 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 (C$157) | C$117 | + 34% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €91 (C$140) | C$96 | + 46% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$13) | C$9 | + 38% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.44 (C$5.29) | C$5.42 | - 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.44 (C$8) | C$7 | + 26% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €442 (C$679) | C$647 | + 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (C$0.11) | C$0.83 | - 87% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (C$82) | C$35 | + 133% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (C$10) | C$11 | - 10% | |
TOTAL | + 12% |

These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Turku (Finland) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,175 (€4,674) in Turku to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,400 in Abbotsford.
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