Cost of living in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 43% more expensive than in Pescara (Italy)
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| Food | + 19% | |||
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| Food in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 19% more expensive than in Pescara (Italy) | ||||
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| Mariehamn | Pescara | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 | €15 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 | €8 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.25 | €5.17 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.17 | €1.27 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.77 | €4.35 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.04 | €1.74 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 | €8 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.98 | €1.79 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.23 | €1.70 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.62 | €1.11 | + 136% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 | €8 | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.82 | €1.77 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.65 | €1.03 | + 60% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 37% more expensive than in Pescara (Italy) | ||||
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| Mariehamn | Pescara | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,143 | €825 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €991 | €580 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 | €133 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €748 | €537 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €562 | €388 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €53 | €96 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 | €25 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €500 | €482 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €134 | €127 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.53 | €4.43 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €30 | €10 | + 214% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 54% more expensive than in Pescara (Italy) | ||||
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| Mariehamn | Pescara | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 | €77 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €53 | €19 | + 181% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 | €86 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €138 | €142 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 79% more expensive than in Pescara (Italy) | ||||
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| Mariehamn | Pescara | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,261 | €24,017 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.22 | €1.71 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €86 | €34 | + 151% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €33 | €23 | + 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 4% more expensive than in Pescara (Italy) | ||||
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| Mariehamn | Pescara | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 | €10 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €8 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €52 | €72 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.16 | €4.63 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.23 | €3.39 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.68 | €2.55 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.29 | €2.16 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.31 | €1.85 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 | €14 | + 74% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 33% more expensive than in Pescara (Italy) | ||||
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| Mariehamn | Pescara | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 | €29 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 | €14 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 | €54 | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €83 | €48 | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 | €6 | + 111% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.54 | €1.47 | + 210% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 | €5.05 | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €550 | €537 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 | €0.19 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €57 | €41 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 | €5.11 | + 69% | |
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TOTAL | + 43% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2025.
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