- Cost of Living
- Finland
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Finland compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 3% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (AU$20) | AU$17 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (AU$12) | AU$11 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.39 (AU$8) | AU$6 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.11 (AU$1.74) | AU$1.32 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.76 (AU$4.34) | AU$5.80 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.10 (AU$4.87) | AU$5.05 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.74 (AU$9) | AU$9 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.30 (AU$3.61) | AU$4.29 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.11 (AU$1.75) | AU$3.34 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.18 (AU$3.42) | AU$5.16 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (AU$22) | AU$20 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.90 (AU$4.55) | AU$3.25 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.67 (AU$2.63) | AU$2.32 | + 13% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 13% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,944 (AU$3,054) | AU$2,799 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,253 (AU$1,968) | AU$2,144 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €83 (AU$130) | AU$295 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,032 (AU$1,620) | AU$2,165 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €735 (AU$1,154) | AU$1,511 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €42 (AU$66) | AU$237 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €16 (AU$26) | AU$59 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €442 (AU$695) | AU$672 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €89 (AU$140) | AU$210 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (AU$9) | AU$13 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €34 (AU$53) | AU$30 | + 75% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 11% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €90 (AU$141) | AU$108 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (AU$52) | AU$76 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (AU$147) | AU$149 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €129 (AU$202) | AU$156 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 16% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,285 (AU$42,851) | AU$26,203 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (AU$2.38) | AU$1.42 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €53 (AU$84) | AU$144 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 17% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (AU$10) | AU$10 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (AU$21) | AU$16 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €74 (AU$115) | AU$72 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.16 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.73 (AU$5.86) | AU$5.19 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 (AU$4.57) | AU$7 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.45 (AU$2.28) | AU$3.43 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.65 (AU$2.59) | AU$3.87 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €31 (AU$49) | AU$29 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 23% 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 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €93 (AU$146) | AU$214 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €77 (AU$121) | AU$105 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (AU$16) | AU$18 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.96 (AU$6) | AU$4.51 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.52 (AU$9) | AU$9 | - 0% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €487 (AU$764) | AU$612 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (AU$0.11) | AU$0.71 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (AU$82) | AU$80 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (AU$11) | AU$30 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.571
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,438 prices entered by 2,559 different people.
Cost of living in Finland is 11% cheaper than in Australia
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