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- Turku
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Cost of living in Turku, Finland compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turku (Finland) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (C$16) | C$15 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.72 (C$9) | C$5.69 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.11 (C$1.73) | C$2.17 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.52 (C$3.95) | C$4.84 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.27 (C$5.12) | C$2.90 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.97 (C$9) | C$10 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.33 (C$3.66) | C$4.00 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.95 (C$1.49) | C$3.31 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.06 (C$3.23) | C$3.07 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (C$19) | C$16 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.74 (C$4.29) | C$2.51 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.44 (C$2.26) | C$2.07 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Turku (Finland) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,103 (C$1,728) | C$1,576 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €803 (C$1,258) | C$1,122 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €69 (C$108) | C$109 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €735 (C$1,151) | C$1,019 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €536 (C$839) | C$774 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €47 (C$74) | C$66 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €19 (C$29) | C$40 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €425 (C$666) | C$377 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (C$145) | C$98 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €37 (C$57) | C$23 | + 147% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Turku (Finland) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €91 (C$143) | C$59 | + 141% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 (C$48) | C$40 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (C$148) | C$93 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (C$136) | C$92 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Turku (Finland) is 48% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,217 (C$44,202) | C$22,749 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (C$2.33) | C$1.26 | + 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (C$81) | C$65 | + 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Turku (Finland) is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (C$13) | C$8 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €80 (C$125) | C$96 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.83 (C$9) | C$6 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.64 (C$5.70) | C$3.72 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.99 (C$6) | C$2.83 | + 121% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.77 (C$2.76) | C$3.09 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.51 (C$3.93) | C$2.46 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (C$36) | C$19 | + 86% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Turku (Finland) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (C$55) | C$46 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (C$38) | C$26 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 (C$161) | C$101 | + 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €90 (C$141) | C$87 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$13) | C$9 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.07 (C$4.81) | C$5.53 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.17 (C$8) | C$5.67 | + 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €547 (C$857) | C$549 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (C$0.11) | C$1.04 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (C$88) | C$35 | + 151% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (C$10) | C$10 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 281 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Turku (Finland) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,321
(€4,035)
in Turku
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,100
in Abbotsford.
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