- Cost of Living
- Finland
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Finland compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 1% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (AU$19) | AU$17 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (AU$12) | AU$11 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.44 (AU$9) | AU$6 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (AU$1.68) | AU$1.28 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.56 (AU$4.07) | AU$5.72 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.13 (AU$4.96) | AU$4.96 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.25 (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (AU$3.53) | AU$4.17 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.96 (AU$1.52) | AU$3.30 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.35 (AU$3.73) | AU$5.24 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (AU$21) | AU$19 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.53 (AU$4.02) | AU$3.20 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.52 (AU$2.40) | AU$2.17 | + 11% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 7% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,778 (AU$2,821) | AU$2,678 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,277 (AU$2,026) | AU$2,073 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €72 (AU$114) | AU$261 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,133 (AU$1,797) | AU$2,035 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €795 (AU$1,261) | AU$1,436 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €54 (AU$86) | AU$192 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €16 (AU$26) | AU$60 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €396 (AU$628) | AU$558 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (AU$139) | AU$186 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (AU$10) | AU$12 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €34 (AU$54) | AU$29 | + 85% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 4% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €90 (AU$143) | AU$104 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (AU$50) | AU$71 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (AU$147) | AU$142 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €133 (AU$211) | AU$149 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 15% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,250 (AU$41,647) | AU$26,998 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (AU$2.44) | AU$1.47 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €53 (AU$84) | AU$140 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 19% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (AU$12) | AU$10 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (AU$21) | AU$16 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (AU$112) | AU$71 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.25 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.90 (AU$6) | AU$5.18 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.32 (AU$5.27) | AU$7 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.44 (AU$2.28) | AU$3.24 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.64 (AU$2.60) | AU$3.86 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (AU$46) | AU$29 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 18% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (AU$63) | AU$54 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (AU$40) | AU$36 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (AU$150) | AU$202 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (AU$127) | AU$102 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (AU$18) | AU$18 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.05 (AU$6) | AU$4.61 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.96 (AU$9) | AU$9 | + 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €418 (AU$663) | AU$583 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (AU$0.11) | AU$0.60 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (AU$74) | AU$73 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (AU$12) | AU$31 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 15,101 prices entered by 2,263 different people.
Cost of living in Finland is 9% cheaper than in Australia
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