Cost of living in Finland compared to Australia
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| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (AU$17) | AU$18 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (AU$13) | AU$12 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.85 (AU$9) | AU$5.92 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (AU$1.96) | AU$1.45 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.73 (AU$4.28) | AU$5.50 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.01 (AU$6) | AU$4.98 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.96 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.38 (AU$3.73) | AU$4.55 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.07 (AU$1.67) | AU$3.23 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.34 (AU$3.67) | AU$5.49 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (AU$21) | AU$18 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.75 (AU$4.30) | AU$2.94 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.97 (AU$3.08) | AU$2.49 | + 24% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 15% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,868 (AU$2,925) | AU$3,170 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,213 (AU$1,900) | AU$2,151 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €78 (AU$122) | AU$293 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,137 (AU$1,781) | AU$1,947 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €812 (AU$1,271) | AU$1,500 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €84 (AU$132) | AU$177 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (AU$24) | AU$60 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €338 (AU$529) | AU$504 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (AU$174) | AU$249 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$13 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €30 (AU$48) | AU$31 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 20% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (AU$136) | AU$103 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €21 (AU$33) | AU$68 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €72 (AU$113) | AU$139 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (AU$175) | AU$142 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 21% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,432 (AU$42,962) | AU$27,984 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (AU$2.30) | AU$1.40 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €56 (AU$88) | AU$160 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 60% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €30 (AU$47) | AU$8 | + 467% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (AU$17) | AU$19 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €99 (AU$155) | AU$69 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.32 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.93 (AU$4.59) | AU$4.56 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.32 (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.45 (AU$2.28) | AU$3.55 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 (AU$3.33) | AU$3.58 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (AU$40) | AU$28 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (AU$70) | AU$59 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €29 (AU$46) | AU$36 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €87 (AU$137) | AU$198 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (AU$104) | AU$90 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (AU$19) | AU$17 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.51 (AU$7) | AU$4.48 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.38 (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €471 (AU$737) | AU$652 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (AU$0.35) | AU$0.51 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €63 (AU$99) | AU$70 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (AU$13) | AU$35 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Finland is 9% cheaper than in Australia
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