Cost of living in Oulu, Finland vs The Hague, Netherlands
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| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oulu (Finland) is 10% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 | €15 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 | €8 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.01 | €4.80 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 | €1.04 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.22 | €3.22 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.04 | €2.46 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.17 | €7 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 | €2.51 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.29 | €1.88 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.97 | €1.27 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 | €8 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.77 | €2.41 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 | €1.65 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Oulu (Finland) is 30% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,067 | €1,740 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €879 | €1,413 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €66 | €167 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €684 | €1,102 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €545 | €770 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €33 | €96 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 | €30 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €467 | €545 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 | €153 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 | €10 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €28 | €14 | + 107% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Oulu (Finland) is 32% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 | €95 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 | €46 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 | €125 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 | €164 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Oulu (Finland) is 29% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,930 | €26,204 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 | €1.64 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 | €89 | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 | €22 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Oulu (Finland) is 55% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €17 | €5.90 | + 183% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 | €12 | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €105 | €36 | + 193% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €1.15 | €4.09 | - 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.76 | €3.21 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.77 | €3.69 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.75 | €1.66 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.61 | €2.38 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 | €23 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Oulu (Finland) is 11% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 | €45 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 | €24 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 | €94 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 | €73 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 | €9 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.43 | €2.98 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.80 | €4.40 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €499 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 | €0.19 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 | €44 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.69 | €7 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 240 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €5,300 in The Hague you would need to make just about €4,232 in Oulu.
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