Cost of living in Finland compared to Argentina
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| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 64% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Finland | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (ARS $1,717) | ARS $1,658 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (ARS $1,260) | ARS $1,122 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (ARS $903) | ARS $400 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 (ARS $184) | ARS $148 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.02 (ARS $417) | ARS $308 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.44 (ARS $475) | ARS $213 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.98 (ARS $826) | ARS $663 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.38 (ARS $329) | ARS $219 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.12 (ARS $155) | ARS $111 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.42 (ARS $335) | ARS $195 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €17 (ARS $2,386) | ARS $747 | + 219% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.11 (ARS $430) | ARS $267 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.24 (ARS $309) | ARS $95 | + 225% | |
| Housing | + 147% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 147% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Finland | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,641 (ARS $226,720) | ARS $90,706 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,296 (ARS $179,063) | ARS $58,636 | + 205% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €125 (ARS $17,240) | ARS $6,827 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,383 (ARS $191,042) | ARS $61,093 | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,142 (ARS $157,800) | ARS $39,224 | + 302% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €62 (ARS $8,541) | ARS $5,673 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (ARS $2,721) | ARS $2,696 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €387 (ARS $53,521) | ARS $57,734 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (ARS $12,672) | ARS $32,416 | - 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (ARS $1,243) | ARS $748 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €33 (ARS $4,601) | ARS $568 | + 711% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
| Finland | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (ARS $12,718) | ARS $10,854 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €49 (ARS $6,820) | ARS $6,947 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (ARS $12,760) | ARS $20,227 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €181 (ARS $24,992) | ARS $15,979 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 73% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Finland | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,473 (ARS $3,795,607) | ARS $4,284,760 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.26 (ARS $313) | ARS $134 | + 133% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €60 (ARS $8,242) | ARS $2,747 | + 200% | |
| Personal Care | + 136% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 136% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Finland | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €30 (ARS $4,145) | ARS $716 | + 479% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (ARS $964) | ARS $1,070 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €113 (ARS $15,568) | ARS $2,291 | + 579% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.20 (ARS $718) | ARS $471 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.09 (ARS $427) | ARS $350 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.49 (ARS $482) | ARS $419 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.78 (ARS $245) | ARS $262 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.49 (ARS $205) | ARS $264 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (ARS $3,922) | ARS $1,195 | + 228% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 65% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Finland | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €55 (ARS $7,595) | ARS $2,959 | + 157% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €31 (ARS $4,323) | ARS $1,406 | + 208% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €128 (ARS $17,686) | ARS $3,557 | + 397% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €117 (ARS $16,163) | ARS $4,768 | + 239% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (ARS $1,676) | ARS $897 | + 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.15 (ARS $574) | ARS $400 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (ARS $897) | ARS $366 | + 145% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €497 (ARS $68,630) | ARS $105,316 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (ARS $10) | ARS $27 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (ARS $6,854) | ARS $4,026 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (ARS $1,304) | ARS $395 | + 230% | |
| TOTAL | + 84% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2022.
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Cost of living in Finland is 84% more expensive than in Argentina
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