- Cost of Living
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- Vaasa
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Cost of living in Vaasa, Finland compared to Alicante, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vaasa (Finland) is 61% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 | €8 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 | €7 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.66 | €2.90 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 | €0.95 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.20 | €1.43 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.75 | €1.80 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.63 | €6 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.80 | €1.45 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 | €0.89 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.38 | €0.64 | + 271% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 | €3.00 | + 313% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.50 | €1.60 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.70 | €0.87 | + 95% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Vaasa (Finland) is 47% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,000 | €700 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €822 | €475 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €58 | €84 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €691 | €450 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €500 | €310 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €50 | €102 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 | €37 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €500 | €326 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 | €90 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 | €5.61 | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €40 | €9 | + 326% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Vaasa (Finland) is 22% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €94 | €92 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 | €26 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 | €75 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €140 | €84 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Vaasa (Finland) is 33% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,738 | €17,500 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 | €1.19 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 | €32 | + 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €11 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Vaasa (Finland) is 46% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 | €5.41 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €3.35 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €60 | €39 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €4.07 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.38 | €2.52 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 | €2.77 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.75 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | €1.71 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 | €12 | + 102% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Vaasa (Finland) is 66% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €63 | €26 | + 144% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 | €16 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €92 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €89 | €30 | + 195% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 | €7 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.00 | €1.58 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6.00 | €4.57 | + 31% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €485 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €71 | €41 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 | €5.00 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 234 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Vaasa (Finland) is 48% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €3,263
in Vaasa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,200
in Alicante.
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