- Cost of Living
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- Turku
- Abbotsford
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Cost of living in Turku, Finland compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turku (Finland) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (C$15) | C$15 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.56 (C$9) | C$5.69 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (C$1.75) | C$2.05 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.64 (C$4.07) | C$4.81 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.01 (C$4.63) | C$2.90 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.97 (C$9) | C$10 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.33 (C$3.59) | C$4.00 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.91 (C$1.40) | C$3.34 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.06 (C$3.17) | C$3.36 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (C$18) | C$16 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.74 (C$4.21) | C$2.41 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.48 (C$2.28) | C$2.01 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Turku (Finland) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,103 (C$1,696) | C$1,651 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €803 (C$1,235) | C$1,142 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €69 (C$106) | C$102 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €735 (C$1,130) | C$1,038 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €536 (C$824) | C$779 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €47 (C$73) | C$66 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €19 (C$29) | C$39 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €422 (C$649) | C$351 | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (C$142) | C$86 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €37 (C$56) | C$22 | + 151% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Turku (Finland) is 47% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €91 (C$140) | C$59 | + 136% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 (C$47) | C$40 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (C$145) | C$93 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (C$133) | C$92 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Turku (Finland) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,311 (C$43,529) | C$22,749 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (C$2.28) | C$1.27 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (C$80) | C$67 | + 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Turku (Finland) is 53% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (C$12) | C$8 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €93 (C$144) | C$82 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.83 (C$9) | C$6 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.86 (C$5.94) | C$3.72 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.99 (C$6) | C$2.83 | + 117% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.77 (C$2.71) | C$3.09 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.51 (C$3.86) | C$2.46 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (C$35) | C$19 | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Turku (Finland) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (C$54) | C$46 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (C$37) | C$26 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 (C$158) | C$101 | + 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €90 (C$138) | C$85 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$13) | C$8 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.07 (C$4.72) | C$5.34 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.17 (C$8) | C$5.67 | + 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €547 (C$841) | C$549 | + 53% | |
| 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 | €54 (C$82) | C$35 | + 135% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (C$9) | C$11 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 330 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Turku (Finland) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,458
(€3,550)
in Turku
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,600
in Abbotsford.
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