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Cost of living in Vaasa, Finland compared to Zaragoza, Spain
Currency:
Food | + 40% | |||
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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 | €0.79 | + 32% | |
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 | €1.51 | + 66% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.70 | €0.82 | + 107% | |
Housing | + 25% | |||
Housing in Vaasa (Finland) is 25% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,000 | €940 | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €822 | €690 | + 19% | |
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 | €552 | - 9% | |
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 | + 314% | |
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 | + 6% | |||
Transportation in Vaasa (Finland) is 6% 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 | €1.48 | €1.47 | + 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €38 | €43 | - 11% | |
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 | €5.11 | + 115% | |
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, ...) | - | €4.78 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.38 | €2.11 | + 107% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 | €3.08 | - 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.39 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | €1.93 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 | €10 | + 145% | |
Entertainment | + 68% | |||
Entertainment in Vaasa (Finland) is 68% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €63 | €27 | + 135% | |
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 | €6 | + 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.00 | €1.58 | + 90% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6.00 | €2.75 | + 118% | |
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 | €6 | €4.80 | + 26% | |
TOTAL | + 29% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Vaasa (Finland) is 29% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €3,743
in Vaasa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,900
in Zaragoza.
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