Cost of living in Mariehamn, Aland Islands vs Kelowna, Canada
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| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 22% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (C$19) | C$17 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (C$13) | C$12 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6.00 (C$9) | C$7 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (C$2.09) | C$2.43 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.23 (C$6) | C$3.97 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (C$5.96) | C$2.82 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €15 (C$22) | C$13 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.76 (C$4.12) | C$3.21 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.80 (C$1.19) | C$1.89 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.98 (C$2.96) | C$3.29 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (C$19) | C$19 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.00 (C$4.47) | C$2.64 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (C$2.98) | C$2.63 | + 13% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 14% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,000 (C$1,491) | C$1,961 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €850 (C$1,268) | C$1,723 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (C$149) | C$209 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €775 (C$1,156) | C$1,579 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €500 (C$746) | C$1,147 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €50 (C$75) | C$78 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (C$41) | C$64 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €500 (C$746) | C$464 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (C$224) | C$152 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.00 (C$4.47) | C$13 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €40 (C$60) | C$25 | + 135% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 15% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (C$149) | C$72 | + 108% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (C$67) | C$83 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (C$130) | C$122 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €180 (C$268) | C$129 | + 109% | |
| Transportation | + 105% | |||
| Transportation in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 105% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,000 (C$40,263) | C$21,915 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (C$2.28) | C$1.24 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €103 (C$154) | C$67 | + 131% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (C$29) | C$23 | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 20% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (C$15) | C$11 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$21 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €100 (C$149) | C$103 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (C$7) | C$8 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (C$5.59) | C$5.11 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.96 (C$5.91) | C$7 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.91 (C$4.34) | C$5.33 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.48 (C$5.19) | C$2.48 | + 109% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (C$45) | C$25 | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 25% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (C$52) | C$52 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (C$37) | C$26 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €120 (C$179) | C$124 | + 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (C$126) | C$87 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (C$19) | C$9 | + 106% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.04 (C$6) | C$5.39 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (C$10) | C$7 | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$610 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.40 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (C$82) | C$54 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (C$13) | C$12 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 118 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 26% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,828 (€4,579) in Mariehamn to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$5,400 in Kelowna.
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