Cost of living in Tampere, Finland vs San Francisco, California, United States
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| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tampere (Finland) is 27% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 ($13) | $18 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $9 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.48 ($7) | $5.20 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.01 ($1.22) | $1.16 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.30 ($2.77) | $5.18 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.92 ($3.52) | $4.92 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.47 ($7) | $12 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.19 ($2.64) | $4.15 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.01 ($1.22) | $2.18 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.13 ($2.57) | $5.54 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 ($17) | $18 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.78 ($3.36) | $2.51 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.49 ($1.80) | $3.82 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Tampere (Finland) is 56% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,464 ($1,767) | $3,960 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €961 ($1,160) | $3,733 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €94 ($113) | $128 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €810 ($978) | $2,888 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €606 ($731) | $2,294 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €64 ($77) | $101 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €18 ($21) | $48 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €438 ($529) | $518 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €85 ($102) | $139 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 ($10) | $11 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €30 ($36) | $42 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Tampere (Finland) is 6% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 ($92) | $62 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 ($36) | $46 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 ($98) | $105 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 ($134) | $171 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Tampere (Finland) is about the same as in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,200 ($35,250) | $23,115 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 ($1.77) | $0.95 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 ($60) | $92 | - 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 ($27) | $19 | + 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Tampere (Finland) is 27% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.50 ($7) | $9 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 ($19) | $12 | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €73 ($88) | $132 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.74 ($5.72) | $7 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.04 ($3.67) | $4.80 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.19 ($3.86) | $8 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.60 ($1.94) | $4.63 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.19 ($2.65) | $2.49 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 ($29) | $32 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Tampere (Finland) is 29% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 ($52) | $61 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 ($30) | $31 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €79 ($95) | $263 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €77 ($92) | $109 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($11) | $15 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.04 ($4.88) | $5.19 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.35 ($6) | $8 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €448 ($541) | $405 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 ($0.09) | $0.35 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 ($64) | $111 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 ($8) | $11 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 524 prices entered by 107 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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