- Cost of Living
- Finland
- Switzerland
- Kuopio
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kuopio, Finland compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuopio (Finland) is 38% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (CHF 14) | CHF 25 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.50 (CHF 6) | CHF 12 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.91 (CHF 1.03) | CHF 1.71 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.06 (CHF 2.33) | CHF 5.18 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.03 (CHF 3.42) | CHF 4.04 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.85 (CHF 5.48) | CHF 12 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.04 (CHF 2.31) | CHF 4.04 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.22 (CHF 1.37) | CHF 5.20 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.00 (CHF 3.39) | CHF 1.76 | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (CHF 12) | CHF 15 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | CHF 2.47 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.63 (CHF 1.84) | CHF 2.85 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Kuopio (Finland) is 55% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €830 (CHF 937) | CHF 3,513 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,000 (CHF 1,129) | CHF 2,538 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | CHF 161 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €800 (CHF 904) | CHF 1,888 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €550 (CHF 621) | CHF 1,357 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | CHF 81 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | CHF 47 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €387 (CHF 438) | CHF 512 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (CHF 112) | CHF 178 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.00 (CHF 4.52) | CHF 23 | - 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CHF 31 | - | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Kuopio (Finland) is 34% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | CHF 131 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €25 (CHF 28) | CHF 56 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 (CHF 79) | CHF 134 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | CHF 151 | - | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Kuopio (Finland) is 13% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €32,000 (CHF 36,143) | CHF 28,000 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (CHF 1.62) | CHF 1.69 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (CHF 56) | CHF 81 | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 37 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuopio (Finland) is 22% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 32 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | CHF 138 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €6.00 (CHF 7) | CHF 7 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.68 (CHF 4.16) | CHF 5.69 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.70 (CHF 6) | CHF 5.59 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.40 (CHF 1.58) | CHF 3.00 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | CHF 4.05 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (CHF 34) | CHF 45 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuopio (Finland) is 35% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (CHF 37) | CHF 73 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €26 (CHF 29) | CHF 37 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 (CHF 68) | CHF 174 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €55 (CHF 62) | CHF 100 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | CHF 17 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (CHF 3.95) | CHF 4.84 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.50 (CHF 6) | CHF 6 | + 3% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | CHF 526 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.43 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (CHF 48) | CHF 108 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.80 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 947 prices entered by 158 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuopio (Finland) is 37% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 12,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 7,576
(€6,708)
in Kuopio.
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