Cost of living in Finland compared to Australia
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| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 9% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Finland | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (AU$25) | AU$24 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (AU$19) | AU$16 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (AU$12) | AU$7 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.34 (AU$2.31) | AU$1.92 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.27 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.48 (AU$6) | AU$5.91 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.40 (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.99 (AU$3.43) | AU$4.93 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.23 (AU$2.11) | AU$3.74 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.03 (AU$5.22) | AU$7 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (AU$26) | AU$22 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.79 (AU$4.80) | AU$3.87 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.68 (AU$2.89) | AU$2.22 | + 30% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 25% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Finland | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,784 (AU$3,075) | AU$3,979 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,186 (AU$2,044) | AU$2,764 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €84 (AU$145) | AU$243 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,061 (AU$1,828) | AU$2,790 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €831 (AU$1,433) | AU$2,047 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €54 (AU$93) | AU$195 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (AU$25) | AU$65 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €337 (AU$581) | AU$640 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €119 (AU$205) | AU$260 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (AU$13) | AU$15 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €38 (AU$66) | AU$40 | + 63% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 12% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Finland | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (AU$145) | AU$123 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (AU$60) | AU$98 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (AU$166) | AU$162 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (AU$189) | AU$175 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 14% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Finland | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,738 (AU$49,529) | AU$40,654 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (AU$3.15) | AU$1.96 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (AU$106) | AU$152 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 16% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Finland | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (AU$14) | AU$8 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (AU$29) | AU$23 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €78 (AU$134) | AU$86 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.97 (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.95 (AU$5.09) | AU$4.98 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.77 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.77 (AU$3.05) | AU$4.26 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.26 (AU$3.90) | AU$4.37 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (AU$42) | AU$39 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 27% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Finland | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (AU$76) | AU$78 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €37 (AU$64) | AU$46 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €75 (AU$129) | AU$257 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (AU$138) | AU$140 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (AU$21) | AU$22 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.72 (AU$8) | AU$5.44 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (AU$15) | AU$13 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €701 (AU$1,207) | AU$885 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (AU$0.10) | AU$0.76 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (AU$72) | AU$86 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (AU$17) | AU$46 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Finland is 15% cheaper than in Australia
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