- Cost of Living
- Finland
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Finland compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 7% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (AU$21) | AU$17 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (AU$12) | AU$11 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.65 (AU$9) | AU$6 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (AU$1.70) | AU$1.33 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.58 (AU$4.17) | AU$5.78 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.30 (AU$5.34) | AU$5.06 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.51 (AU$9) | AU$9 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.28 (AU$3.68) | AU$4.22 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.96 (AU$1.55) | AU$3.39 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.30 (AU$3.71) | AU$5.23 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (AU$22) | AU$20 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.77 (AU$4.48) | AU$3.26 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.67 (AU$2.70) | AU$2.23 | + 21% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 10% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,860 (AU$3,007) | AU$2,725 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,289 (AU$2,084) | AU$2,082 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €78 (AU$127) | AU$300 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,023 (AU$1,653) | AU$2,104 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €754 (AU$1,218) | AU$1,460 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €57 (AU$92) | AU$248 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €18 (AU$29) | AU$59 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €412 (AU$666) | AU$664 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €89 (AU$144) | AU$208 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$12 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €33 (AU$53) | AU$30 | + 78% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 8% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €91 (AU$147) | AU$108 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (AU$55) | AU$78 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (AU$152) | AU$148 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €129 (AU$209) | AU$157 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 11% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,448 (AU$42,744) | AU$26,349 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (AU$2.47) | AU$1.45 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €54 (AU$87) | AU$139 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 20% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (AU$10) | AU$10 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (AU$22) | AU$17 | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (AU$115) | AU$71 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.26 (AU$7) | AU$8 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.95 (AU$6) | AU$5.19 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.16 (AU$5.11) | AU$7 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.45 (AU$2.35) | AU$3.39 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.64 (AU$2.65) | AU$3.80 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (AU$47) | AU$29 | + 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 18% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (AU$64) | AU$54 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (AU$40) | AU$36 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €91 (AU$148) | AU$207 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €79 (AU$128) | AU$105 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (AU$17) | AU$18 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.97 (AU$6) | AU$4.54 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.74 (AU$9) | AU$9 | + 8% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €473 (AU$764) | AU$602 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (AU$0.11) | AU$0.64 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (AU$80) | AU$78 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (AU$11) | AU$31 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Finland is 7% cheaper than in Australia
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