Cost of living in Tampere, Finland compared to Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tampere (Finland) is 29% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 ($12) | $10 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $7 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.81 ($7) | $3.24 | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 ($1.22) | $0.73 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.60 ($3.04) | $2.60 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.58 ($3.01) | $2.62 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.89 ($7) | $5.38 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.12 ($2.47) | $3.07 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.25 ($1.46) | $1.29 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.51 ($2.93) | $1.75 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 ($14) | $8 | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.88 ($3.36) | $2.02 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 ($1.57) | $1.83 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Tampere (Finland) is 24% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,438 ($1,678) | $1,164 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,038 ($1,211) | $992 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €96 ($112) | $141 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €888 ($1,036) | $806 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €587 ($685) | $650 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €63 ($74) | $112 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €21 ($24) | $36 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €454 ($530) | $429 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 ($111) | $145 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 ($12) | $8 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €31 ($36) | $17 | + 111% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Tampere (Finland) is 14% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €71 ($83) | $40 | + 108% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 ($36) | $44 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 ($97) | $68 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 ($133) | $93 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Tampere (Finland) is 93% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,424 ($35,492) | $20,708 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 ($1.77) | $0.55 | + 221% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 ($52) | $28 | + 91% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 ($25) | $16 | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Tampere (Finland) is 1% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.06 ($5.91) | $5.39 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 ($17) | $22 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €81 ($94) | $80 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.39 ($6) | $5.91 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.99 ($3.49) | $3.63 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.18 ($3.71) | $5.25 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.72 ($2.01) | $3.60 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 ($2.49) | $1.97 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 ($28) | $17 | + 70% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Tampere (Finland) is 37% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 ($48) | $39 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 ($29) | $22 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €83 ($97) | $111 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €76 ($89) | $40 | + 121% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($10) | $8 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.66 ($4.27) | $3.97 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.78 ($5.57) | $4.00 | + 39% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €184 ($215) | $127 | + 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 ($0.09) | $0.10 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 ($59) | $35 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.68 ($7) | $7 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
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These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Tampere (Finland) is 37% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
For example, you would need at least $4,506
(€3,862)
in Tampere
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,300
in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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