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Cost of living in Vaasa, Finland compared to Zaragoza, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vaasa (Finland) is 40% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 | €10 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 | €7 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.66 | €3.46 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 | €0.82 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.20 | €2.16 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.75 | €1.61 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.63 | €4.80 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.80 | €1.83 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 | €1.72 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.38 | €1.03 | + 131% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 | €6.00 | + 107% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.50 | €1.44 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.70 | €0.82 | + 107% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Vaasa (Finland) is 23% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €979 | €940 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €783 | €690 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €58 | €170 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €691 | €500 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €500 | €369 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €50 | €85 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 | €33 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €500 | €463 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 | €68 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 | €7 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €40 | €10 | + 292% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Vaasa (Finland) is 16% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €94 | €91 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 | €30 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 | €79 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €140 | €74 | + 89% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Vaasa (Finland) is 3% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,738 | €21,300 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 | €1.47 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 | €43 | - 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €14 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Vaasa (Finland) is 27% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 | €5.59 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €3.98 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €60 | €60 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €4.92 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.38 | €2.11 | + 107% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 | €3.13 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.39 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | €1.79 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 | €10 | + 147% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Vaasa (Finland) is 71% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €63 | €25 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 | €14 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €49 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €89 | €36 | + 146% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 | €7 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.00 | €1.58 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.75 | €2.75 | + 109% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €526 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.12 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €71 | €42 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 | €4.80 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 243 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Vaasa (Finland) is 28% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €3,583
in Vaasa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,800
in Zaragoza.
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