Cost of living in Finland compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 83% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Finland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (R$ 69) | R$ 35 | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (R$ 51) | R$ 35 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (R$ 34) | R$ 11 | + 221% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.37 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.34 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.39 (R$ 18) | R$ 13 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.58 (R$ 19) | R$ 8 | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.06 (R$ 27) | R$ 25 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.15 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.71 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.54 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.88 | + 129% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (R$ 78) | R$ 44 | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.95 (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.74 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.87 | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 118% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Finland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,893 (R$ 10,019) | R$ 3,782 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,419 (R$ 7,507) | R$ 2,485 | + 202% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €134 (R$ 710) | R$ 617 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €985 (R$ 5,214) | R$ 2,691 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €747 (R$ 3,951) | R$ 1,675 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €63 (R$ 334) | R$ 598 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (R$ 80) | R$ 93 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €244 (R$ 1,294) | R$ 1,964 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (R$ 639) | R$ 665 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (R$ 55) | R$ 30 | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €36 (R$ 191) | R$ 21 | + 820% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 48% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Finland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €98 (R$ 520) | R$ 261 | + 99% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €56 (R$ 296) | R$ 254 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €106 (R$ 561) | R$ 403 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €164 (R$ 869) | R$ 319 | + 173% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 42% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Finland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,970 (R$ 153,325) | R$ 115,071 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.02 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.60 | + 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (R$ 325) | R$ 235 | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 91% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 91% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Finland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €18 (R$ 95) | R$ 22 | + 335% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (R$ 40) | R$ 44 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €127 (R$ 671) | R$ 253 | + 165% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.53 (R$ 24) | R$ 21 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.33 (R$ 18) | R$ 14 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.34 (R$ 18) | R$ 19 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.98 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.83 | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (R$ 138) | R$ 55 | + 150% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 35% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Finland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (R$ 208) | R$ 109 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €32 (R$ 170) | R$ 63 | + 170% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €154 (R$ 815) | R$ 256 | + 218% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 (R$ 379) | R$ 214 | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (R$ 63) | R$ 31 | + 102% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.00 (R$ 26) | R$ 13 | + 102% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (R$ 36) | R$ 11 | + 227% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €486 (R$ 2,570) | R$ 4,193 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (R$ 0.38) | R$ 1.17 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (R$ 230) | R$ 130 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (R$ 52) | R$ 11 | + 371% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Finland is 67% more expensive than in Brazil
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