Cost of living in Finland compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 5% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Finland | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$23) | C$25 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (C$17) | C$15 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (C$11) | C$11 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.34 (C$2.09) | C$3.08 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.27 (C$7) | C$5.80 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.48 (C$5.42) | C$6 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.40 (C$7) | C$12 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.99 (C$3.10) | C$5.62 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.23 (C$1.91) | C$4.20 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.03 (C$4.72) | C$4.24 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (C$24) | C$22 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.79 (C$4.34) | C$3.30 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.68 (C$2.62) | C$3.22 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 24% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Finland | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,784 (C$2,778) | C$3,284 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,186 (C$1,847) | C$2,728 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €84 (C$131) | C$241 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,061 (C$1,652) | C$2,323 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €831 (C$1,295) | C$1,858 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €54 (C$84) | C$121 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (C$23) | C$72 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €337 (C$525) | C$361 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €119 (C$185) | C$205 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$12) | C$16 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €38 (C$60) | C$34 | + 76% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 9% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Finland | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (C$131) | C$89 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (C$55) | C$64 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (C$150) | C$135 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (C$171) | C$177 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Finland | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,738 (C$44,751) | C$33,976 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (C$2.84) | C$1.69 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (C$95) | C$113 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 24% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Finland | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (C$13) | C$12 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (C$26) | C$29 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €78 (C$122) | C$177 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.97 (C$6) | C$11 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.95 (C$4.60) | C$8 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.77 (C$5.88) | C$8 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.77 (C$2.76) | C$4.34 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.26 (C$3.52) | C$4.05 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (C$38) | C$32 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 7% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Finland | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (C$68) | C$73 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €37 (C$58) | C$34 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €75 (C$117) | C$186 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (C$124) | C$133 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (C$19) | C$15 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.72 (C$7) | C$5.82 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (C$13) | C$8 | + 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €701 (C$1,091) | C$645 | + 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (C$0.09) | C$0.43 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (C$65) | C$61 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (C$15) | C$20 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2025.
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Cost of living in Finland is 11% cheaper than in Canada
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