Cost of living in Finland compared to Australia
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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Finland | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (AU$19) | AU$21 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (AU$13) | AU$13 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (AU$10) | AU$6 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 (AU$2.04) | AU$1.64 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.92 (AU$4.48) | AU$5.98 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.50 (AU$5.36) | AU$7 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.98 (AU$9) | AU$8 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.38 (AU$3.65) | AU$4.37 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.12 (AU$1.72) | AU$3.21 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.42 (AU$3.71) | AU$5.90 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €16 (AU$24) | AU$19 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.11 (AU$4.76) | AU$3.42 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.24 (AU$3.43) | AU$2.62 | + 31% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 14% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Finland | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,709 (AU$2,617) | AU$2,996 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,260 (AU$1,929) | AU$2,086 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €125 (AU$191) | AU$253 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,292 (AU$1,977) | AU$2,038 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,086 (AU$1,662) | AU$1,525 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €62 (AU$95) | AU$175 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (AU$30) | AU$72 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €387 (AU$593) | AU$552 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (AU$140) | AU$251 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (AU$14) | AU$13 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €33 (AU$51) | AU$36 | + 40% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 15% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Finland | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €94 (AU$144) | AU$114 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €49 (AU$76) | AU$74 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (AU$144) | AU$153 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €181 (AU$277) | AU$168 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 19% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Finland | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,473 (AU$42,062) | AU$31,985 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.19 (AU$3.36) | AU$1.97 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (AU$94) | AU$157 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 59% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Finland | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €30 (AU$46) | AU$10 | + 373% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$16 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €113 (AU$173) | AU$74 | + 135% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.20 (AU$8) | AU$8 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.09 (AU$4.74) | AU$4.91 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.49 (AU$5.34) | AU$5.52 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.78 (AU$2.72) | AU$3.39 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.49 (AU$2.28) | AU$3.43 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (AU$43) | AU$32 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Finland | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €55 (AU$84) | AU$65 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €30 (AU$45) | AU$39 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €128 (AU$196) | AU$225 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €117 (AU$179) | AU$107 | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (AU$19) | AU$19 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.15 (AU$6) | AU$5.01 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (AU$10) | AU$10 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €497 (AU$761) | AU$717 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (AU$0.11) | AU$0.24 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (AU$76) | AU$76 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (AU$13) | AU$42 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Finland is 6% cheaper than in Australia
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