Cost of living in Turku (Finland) is 7% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium)
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| Food | - 14% | |||
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| Food in Turku (Finland) is 14% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
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| Turku | Liege | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 | €18 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €8 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.60 | €5.59 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.36 | €1.18 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.21 | €3.81 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.93 | €2.51 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.22 | €5.04 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.15 | €2.33 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.00 | €1.68 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.96 | €1.54 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 | €7 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.78 | €2.20 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 | €1.41 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Turku (Finland) is 6% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
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| Turku | Liege | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,135 | €799 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €727 | €610 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €70 | €141 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €754 | €572 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €569 | €440 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €39 | €111 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 | €36 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €315 | €428 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €87 | €108 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.83 | €9 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €31 | €9 | + 227% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Turku (Finland) is 23% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
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| Turku | Liege | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 | €81 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 | €51 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 | €94 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €82 | €103 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Turku (Finland) is 32% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
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| Turku | Liege | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,473 | €23,542 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 | €1.48 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €54 | €35 | + 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €23 | €17 | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Turku (Finland) is 13% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
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| Turku | Liege | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 | €7 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 | €14 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €64 | €26 | + 142% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.17 | €5.39 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.51 | €3.66 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.52 | €3.37 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.48 | €2.02 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.04 | €2.41 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €31 | €15 | + 110% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Turku (Finland) is 6% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
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| Turku | Liege | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 | €37 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €29 | €17 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €77 | €69 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €87 | €57 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 | €7 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.99 | €2.50 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.78 | €2.76 | + 109% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €424 | €478 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 | €0.22 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 | €34 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 | €8 | + 5% | |
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TOTAL | + 7% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 139 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2025.
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