- Cost of Living
- Finland
- Zimbabwe
- Lappeenranta
- Zvishavane District
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lappeenranta, Finland compared to Zvishavane District, Zimbabwe
Currency:
Food | + 128% | |||
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Food in Lappeenranta (Finland) is 128% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 ($14) | $3.00 | + 373% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $3.00 | + 209% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.28 ($5.28) | $3.00 | + 76% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 ($1.58) | $1.29 | + 23% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.52 ($3.11) | $2.40 | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.42 ($2.98) | $1.10 | + 171% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 ($8) | $6 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.70 ($2.10) | $1.70 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.08 ($1.34) | $1.00 | + 34% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.05 ($2.53) | $1.50 | + 69% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 ($13) | $6.00 | + 110% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.59 ($3.20) | $2.25 | + 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.49 ($1.84) | $0.33 | + 452% | |
Housing | + 12% | |||
Housing in Lappeenranta (Finland) is 12% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,057 ($1,305) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €500 ($617) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $40 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €700 ($864) | $500 | + 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €400 ($494) | $250 | + 98% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €300 ($370) | $50 | + 641% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 ($37) | $70 | - 47% | |
40” flat screen TV | - | $600 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $300 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $7 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | + 14% | |||
Clothes in Lappeenranta (Finland) is 14% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €69 ($85) | $40 | + 113% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €23 ($29) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 ($148) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 8% | |||
Transportation in Lappeenranta (Finland) is 8% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,220 ($37,304) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 ($1.86) | $1.40 | + 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €51 ($63) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Lappeenranta (Finland) is in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 ($8) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $25 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.00 ($3.70) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.85 ($3.52) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.92 ($3.60) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.50 ($3.09) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 ($2.67) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 ($30) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 32% | |||
Entertainment in Lappeenranta (Finland) is 32% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 ($39) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €21 ($26) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 ($62) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 ($80) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($11) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.33 ($4.11) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.33 ($7) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €80 ($99) | $20 | + 394% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.25 ($5.25) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 32% |

These prices were last updated on March 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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USD
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Cost of living in Lappeenranta (Finland) is 32% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe)
For example, you would need at least $5,693
(€4,612)
in Lappeenranta
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$4,300
in Zvishavane District.
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