Cost of living in Oulu, Finland vs San Francisco, California, United States
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| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oulu (Finland) is 32% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 ($12) | $18 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $9 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.01 ($6) | $5.20 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 ($1.24) | $1.16 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.22 ($2.67) | $5.18 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.04 ($3.67) | $4.92 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.17 ($6) | $12 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 ($2.80) | $4.15 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.29 ($1.55) | $2.18 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.97 ($2.38) | $5.54 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 ($14) | $18 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.77 ($3.34) | $2.51 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 ($1.50) | $3.82 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Oulu (Finland) is 62% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,067 ($1,288) | $3,960 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €879 ($1,061) | $3,733 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €66 ($79) | $128 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €684 ($825) | $2,873 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €545 ($658) | $2,430 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €33 ($39) | $101 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 ($27) | $48 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €467 ($563) | $518 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 ($109) | $139 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 ($11) | $11 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €28 ($34) | $42 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Oulu (Finland) is 9% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 ($106) | $62 | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 ($33) | $46 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 ($93) | $105 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 ($105) | $171 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Oulu (Finland) is 7% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,930 ($32,510) | $23,115 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 ($1.95) | $0.95 | + 105% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 ($57) | $92 | - 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 ($24) | $19 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Oulu (Finland) is 4% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €17 ($20) | $9 | + 128% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 ($24) | $12 | + 102% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €105 ($127) | $132 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €1.15 ($1.39) | $7 | - 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.76 ($4.54) | $4.80 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.77 ($2.14) | $8 | - 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.75 ($2.11) | $4.63 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.61 ($1.95) | $2.49 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 ($29) | $32 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Oulu (Finland) is 37% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 ($41) | $61 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 ($27) | $31 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 ($36) | $263 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 ($79) | $109 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($9) | $15 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.43 ($4.14) | $5.19 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.80 ($5.79) | $8 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $405 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 ($0.21) | $0.35 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 ($53) | $111 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.74 ($7) | $11 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 480 prices entered by 100 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Oulu (Finland) is 38% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $12,000 in San Francisco, California you would need to make just about $7,394 (€6,125) in Oulu.
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