Cost of living in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 27% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada)
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| Food in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 23% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mariehamn (Aland Islands) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €12 (C$19) | C$17 | 12% |
| 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$2.10) | C$2.43 | 14% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €4.23 (C$6) | C$3.97 | 60% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €4.00 (C$5.99) | C$2.82 | 112% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €15 (C$22) | C$13 | 71% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €2.76 (C$4.14) | C$3.21 | 29% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €0.80 (C$1.20) | C$1.89 | 37% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €1.98 (C$2.97) | 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$4.50) | C$2.64 | 70% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €2.00 (C$3.00) | C$2.63 | 14% |
| Housing in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 14% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Mariehamn (Aland Islands) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,000 (C$1,498) | C$1,961 | 24% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €850 (C$1,274) | C$1,723 | 26% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €100 (C$150) | C$209 | 28% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €775 (C$1,161) | C$1,579 | 26% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €500 (C$749) | C$1,147 | 35% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €50 (C$75) | C$78 | 4% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €27 (C$41) | C$64 | 37% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €500 (C$749) | C$464 | 61% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €150 (C$225) | C$152 | 48% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €3.00 (C$4.50) | C$13 | 64% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €40 (C$60) | C$25 | 136% |
| Clothes in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 15% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Mariehamn (Aland Islands) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €100 (C$150) | C$72 | 109% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €45 (C$67) | C$83 | 18% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €88 (C$131) | C$122 | 7% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €180 (C$270) | C$129 | 110% |
| Transportation in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 106% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Mariehamn (Aland Islands) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €27,000 (C$40,457) | C$21,915 | 85% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.53 (C$2.29) | C$1.24 | 85% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €103 (C$155) | C$67 | 132% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €20 (C$29) | C$23 | 28% |
| Personal Care in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 20% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Mariehamn (Aland Islands) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €10 (C$15) | C$11 | 38% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| - | C$21 | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €100 (C$150) | C$103 | 46% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €5.00 (C$7) | C$8 | 10% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €3.75 (C$5.62) | C$5.11 | 10% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €3.96 (C$5.93) | C$7 | 14% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €2.91 (C$4.36) | C$5.33 | 18% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €3.48 (C$5.21) | C$2.48 | 110% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €30 (C$45) | C$25 | 79% |
| Entertainment in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 25% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Mariehamn (Aland Islands) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €35 (C$53) | C$52 | 1% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €25 (C$37) | C$26 | 41% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €120 (C$180) | C$124 | 44% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €85 (C$127) | C$87 | 46% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €13 (C$20) | C$9 | 107% |
| 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$11) | C$7 | 52% |
| 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$83) | C$54 | 53% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €9 (C$13) | C$12 | 12% |
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For example, you would need at least C$7,352 (€4,907) in Mariehamn to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$5,800 in Kelowna.