Cost of living in Mariehamn, Aland Islands vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | + 35% | |||
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Food in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 35% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (£11) | £10 | + 12% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (£7) | £5.65 | + 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6.00 (£5.21) | £4.17 | + 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (£1.22) | £0.73 | + 68% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.23 (£3.68) | £2.75 | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (£3.48) | £1.92 | + 81% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €15 (£13) | £5.41 | + 135% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.76 (£2.40) | £1.89 | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.80 (£0.70) | £0.81 | - 14% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.98 (£1.72) | £2.16 | - 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (£11) | £7 | + 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.00 (£2.61) | £1.92 | + 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (£1.74) | £0.74 | + 134% | |
Housing | - 19% | |||
Housing in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 19% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,000 (£869) | £1,367 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €850 (£739) | £832 | - 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (£87) | £164 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €775 (£673) | £1,029 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €500 (£434) | £915 | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €50 (£43) | £156 | - 72% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (£24) | £19 | + 22% | |
40” flat screen tv | €500 (£434) | £340 | + 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (£130) | £71 | + 82% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.00 (£2.61) | £5.36 | - 51% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €40 (£35) | £10 | + 254% | |
Clothes | + 50% | |||
Clothes in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 50% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (£87) | £49 | + 77% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (£39) | £32 | + 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (£76) | £54 | + 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €180 (£156) | £55 | + 187% | |
Transportation | + 33% | |||
Transportation in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 33% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,000 (£23,460) | £22,837 | + 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (£1.33) | £1.23 | + 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €103 (£90) | £59 | + 51% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (£17) | £13 | + 32% | |
Personal Care | + 54% | |||
Personal Care in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 54% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (£9) | £2.90 | + 200% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £9 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €100 (£87) | £75 | + 16% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (£4.34) | £2.74 | + 58% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (£3.26) | £1.35 | + 141% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.96 (£3.44) | £2.57 | + 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.91 (£2.53) | £1.80 | + 40% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €3.48 (£3.02) | £1.49 | + 103% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (£26) | £11 | + 144% | |
Entertainment | + 19% | |||
Entertainment in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 19% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (£31) | £23 | + 33% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €25 (£22) | £22 | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €120 (£104) | £100 | + 4% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (£74) | £54 | + 37% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (£11) | £8 | + 51% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.04 (£3.51) | £2.65 | + 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (£6) | £3.79 | + 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £295 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.20 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (£48) | £35 | + 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (£7) | £9 | - 19% | |
TOTAL | + 16% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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