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Cost of living in Oulu, Finland compared to Albacete, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oulu (Finland) is 30% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 | €11 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 | €6 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.85 | €3.38 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 | €2.61 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.14 | €1.93 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.90 | €1.63 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.50 | €5.67 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 | €1.68 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.29 | €1.38 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.97 | €1.05 | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 | €3.38 | + 241% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.60 | €1.33 | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 | €0.50 | + 149% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Oulu (Finland) is 58% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,067 | €600 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €885 | €450 | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €66 | €90 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €703 | €388 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €526 | €333 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €33 | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €21 | €30 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €471 | €392 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 | €55 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 | €7 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €28 | €9 | + 233% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Oulu (Finland) is 19% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 | €75 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €27 | €23 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 | €65 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 | €65 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Oulu (Finland) is 15% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,930 | €22,500 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 | €1.20 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Oulu (Finland) is 67% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €17 | €6 | + 173% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 | €3.00 | + 567% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €105 | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €1.15 | €4.50 | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.76 | €2.50 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.77 | €3.75 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.75 | €1.20 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.61 | €1.50 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 | €9 | + 167% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Oulu (Finland) is 25% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 | €21 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 | €14 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 | €54 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 | €32 | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 | €5.00 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.43 | €1.63 | + 110% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.80 | €3.32 | + 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.32 | €0.21 | + 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 | €58 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.69 | €4.30 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 122 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Oulu (Finland) is 33% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,534
in Oulu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,900
in Albacete.
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