Cost of living in Finland compared to Argentina
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| Food | + 162% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 162% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (ARS $1,031) | ARS $504 | + 105% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (ARS $720) | ARS $365 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.56 (ARS $493) | ARS $133 | + 270% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.12 (ARS $100) | ARS $61 | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.58 (ARS $229) | ARS $119 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.67 (ARS $326) | ARS $69 | + 370% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.69 (ARS $416) | ARS $253 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.31 (ARS $205) | ARS $79 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.19 (ARS $106) | ARS $41 | + 160% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.68 (ARS $238) | ARS $71 | + 233% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (ARS $1,248) | ARS $257 | + 386% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.69 (ARS $239) | ARS $128 | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.68 (ARS $149) | ARS $36 | + 310% | |
| Housing | + 261% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 261% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,661 (ARS $147,378) | ARS $31,767 | + 364% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,154 (ARS $102,335) | ARS $20,906 | + 390% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €106 (ARS $9,440) | ARS $4,005 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,092 (ARS $96,885) | ARS $21,451 | + 352% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €780 (ARS $69,221) | ARS $14,704 | + 371% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €69 (ARS $6,095) | ARS $3,225 | + 89% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (ARS $1,329) | ARS $1,293 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €299 (ARS $26,547) | ARS $29,036 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €96 (ARS $8,501) | ARS $11,472 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (ARS $692) | ARS $324 | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €34 (ARS $2,976) | ARS $229 | + 1202% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 45% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (ARS $7,697) | ARS $3,332 | + 131% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €23 (ARS $2,055) | ARS $2,171 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (ARS $7,707) | ARS $5,279 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (ARS $9,904) | ARS $4,651 | + 113% | |
| Transportation | + 120% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 120% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,022 (ARS $2,397,080) | ARS $1,635,780 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (ARS $133) | ARS $59 | + 125% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €55 (ARS $4,875) | ARS $1,415 | + 245% | |
| Personal Care | + 160% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 160% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (ARS $925) | ARS $262 | + 253% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (ARS $954) | ARS $560 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €84 (ARS $7,448) | ARS $1,067 | + 598% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.32 (ARS $383) | ARS $244 | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.46 (ARS $307) | ARS $147 | + 108% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.36 (ARS $298) | ARS $207 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.66 (ARS $147) | ARS $106 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.12 (ARS $188) | ARS $115 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (ARS $2,345) | ARS $430 | + 446% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 101% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (ARS $3,848) | ARS $1,140 | + 237% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €29 (ARS $2,602) | ARS $603 | + 332% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €109 (ARS $9,686) | ARS $2,188 | + 343% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (ARS $5,526) | ARS $1,885 | + 193% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (ARS $1,095) | ARS $352 | + 211% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (ARS $355) | ARS $141 | + 151% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (ARS $548) | ARS $135 | + 307% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €471 (ARS $41,777) | ARS $55,084 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (ARS $7) | ARS $15 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €68 (ARS $5,998) | ARS $1,836 | + 227% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (ARS $734) | ARS $142 | + 416% | |
| TOTAL | + 154% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Finland is 154% more expensive than in Argentina
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