- Cost of Living
- Finland
- Argentina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Finland compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 153% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 153% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (ARS $516) | ARS $205 | + 152% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (ARS $315) | ARS $166 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.50 (ARS $236) | ARS $70 | + 235% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (ARS $45) | ARS $29 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.46 (ARS $106) | ARS $49 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.13 (ARS $134) | ARS $38 | + 253% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.25 (ARS $225) | ARS $112 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (ARS $95) | ARS $41 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.95 (ARS $41) | ARS $22 | + 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.38 (ARS $102) | ARS $38 | + 166% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (ARS $576) | ARS $173 | + 233% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.58 (ARS $111) | ARS $59 | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.52 (ARS $65) | ARS $20 | + 225% | |
| Housing | + 180% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 180% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,847 (ARS $79,180) | ARS $20,802 | + 281% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,320 (ARS $56,588) | ARS $13,996 | + 304% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €73 (ARS $3,110) | ARS $3,581 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,107 (ARS $47,456) | ARS $15,556 | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €775 (ARS $33,203) | ARS $10,536 | + 215% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €55 (ARS $2,360) | ARS $2,805 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €17 (ARS $728) | ARS $812 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €400 (ARS $17,142) | ARS $12,009 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (ARS $3,683) | ARS $4,493 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (ARS $279) | ARS $218 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €34 (ARS $1,450) | ARS $129 | + 1025% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 31% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €90 (ARS $3,867) | ARS $1,840 | + 110% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (ARS $1,351) | ARS $1,500 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (ARS $3,982) | ARS $2,484 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €133 (ARS $5,691) | ARS $2,542 | + 124% | |
| Transportation | + 163% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 163% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,689 (ARS $1,144,075) | ARS $529,528 | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (ARS $66) | ARS $29 | + 127% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €53 (ARS $2,293) | ARS $597 | + 284% | |
| Personal Care | + 170% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 170% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (ARS $311) | ARS $137 | + 128% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (ARS $579) | ARS $211 | + 174% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (ARS $3,023) | ARS $574 | + 427% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.25 (ARS $182) | ARS $99 | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.90 (ARS $167) | ARS $65 | + 158% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.32 (ARS $142) | ARS $82 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.44 (ARS $62) | ARS $50 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.64 (ARS $70) | ARS $58 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (ARS $1,251) | ARS $216 | + 480% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 90% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (ARS $1,703) | ARS $565 | + 201% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (ARS $1,053) | ARS $351 | + 200% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (ARS $4,061) | ARS $1,622 | + 150% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €79 (ARS $3,405) | ARS $1,098 | + 210% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (ARS $468) | ARS $156 | + 200% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.08 (ARS $175) | ARS $73 | + 140% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.74 (ARS $246) | ARS $96 | + 156% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €449 (ARS $19,253) | ARS $19,747 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (ARS $2.99) | ARS $7 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (ARS $2,119) | ARS $1,088 | + 95% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (ARS $309) | ARS $65 | + 375% | |
| TOTAL | + 141% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,959 prices entered by 864 different people.
Cost of living in Finland is 141% more expensive than in Argentina
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