- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Lahti, Finland compared to Albacete, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lahti (Finland) is 59% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 | €10 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 | €5.39 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.33 | €2.99 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.17 | €0.90 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.00 | €1.95 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.75 | €1.49 | + 151% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.22 | €12 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.14 | €1.52 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.38 | €1.25 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.44 | €1.11 | + 119% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 | €4.14 | + 190% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.33 | €1.35 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.85 | €0.49 | + 278% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Lahti (Finland) is 30% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €849 | €851 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €856 | €472 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €117 | €110 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €711 | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €596 | €250 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €45 | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 | €25 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €588 | €475 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €87 | €65 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.25 | €7 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €28 | €9 | + 227% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Lahti (Finland) is 56% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €63 | €75 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €50 | €23 | + 118% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 | €65 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €81 | €65 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Lahti (Finland) is 30% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,405 | €20,705 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 | €1.23 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €59 | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Lahti (Finland) is 61% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 | €2.83 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 | €3.00 | + 500% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €80 | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.00 | €4.50 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.51 | €2.50 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 | €3.75 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 | €1.20 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 | €1.50 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 | €9 | + 194% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Lahti (Finland) is 13% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 | €21 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 | €13 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €100 | €54 | + 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 | €32 | + 115% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 | €5.00 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.97 | €1.63 | + 143% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.83 | €3.32 | + 46% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €172 | €129 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 | €0.25 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 | €58 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.86 | €4.30 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 38 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2017.
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For example, you would need at least €4,416
in Lahti
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€3,250
in Albacete.
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