- Cost of Living
- Finland
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Finland compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 5% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (AU$20) | AU$16 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$11 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.53 (AU$9) | AU$6 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 (AU$1.68) | AU$1.30 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.09 (AU$4.81) | AU$5.69 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.92 (AU$4.54) | AU$5.22 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (AU$10) | AU$9 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.31 (AU$3.59) | AU$4.30 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.03 (AU$1.60) | AU$3.30 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.29 (AU$3.56) | AU$5.16 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (AU$22) | AU$19 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.96 (AU$4.60) | AU$3.35 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.99 (AU$3.10) | AU$2.30 | + 35% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 17% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,861 (AU$2,894) | AU$2,817 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,216 (AU$1,892) | AU$2,150 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €81 (AU$126) | AU$303 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,000 (AU$1,556) | AU$2,174 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €740 (AU$1,152) | AU$1,524 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €42 (AU$65) | AU$228 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €18 (AU$27) | AU$59 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €461 (AU$718) | AU$679 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (AU$143) | AU$197 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.29 (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €31 (AU$48) | AU$31 | + 58% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 7% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (AU$130) | AU$110 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (AU$57) | AU$73 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (AU$145) | AU$146 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 (AU$188) | AU$154 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 16% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,983 (AU$43,527) | AU$26,292 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (AU$2.30) | AU$1.38 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €53 (AU$83) | AU$148 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 21% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.82 (AU$9) | AU$9 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (AU$24) | AU$16 | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €73 (AU$113) | AU$68 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.50 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.77 (AU$5.86) | AU$5.29 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.52 (AU$3.92) | AU$7 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.44 (AU$2.23) | AU$3.35 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.10 (AU$3.27) | AU$3.97 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (AU$45) | AU$29 | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 17% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (AU$59) | AU$55 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (AU$37) | AU$36 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €119 (AU$185) | AU$218 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €79 (AU$123) | AU$101 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (AU$16) | AU$17 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.93 (AU$6) | AU$4.48 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.64 (AU$9) | AU$9 | + 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €495 (AU$770) | AU$621 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (AU$0.11) | AU$0.77 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (AU$91) | AU$81 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (AU$10) | AU$29 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 15,961 prices entered by 2,595 different people.
Cost of living in Finland is 11% cheaper than in Australia
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