- Cost of Living
- Finland
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Finland compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 68% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (元106) | 元53 | + 101% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (元60) | 元33 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.38 (元43) | 元15 | + 185% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.11 (元9) | 元16 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.85 (元23) | 元16 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.15 (元25) | 元8 | + 227% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.56 (元45) | 元62 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.27 (元18) | 元14 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.09 (元9) | 元7 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.25 (元18) | 元5.68 | + 219% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (元114) | 元113 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.78 (元22) | 元8 | + 184% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.71 (元14) | 元13 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 82% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,952 (元15,756) | 元9,961 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,340 (元10,815) | 元4,816 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €77 (元620) | 元445 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,051 (元8,482) | 元5,460 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €758 (元6,116) | 元3,552 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €49 (元398) | 元317 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €17 (元139) | 元84 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €418 (元3,376) | 元2,420 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 (元725) | 元670 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (元58) | 元40 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €32 (元255) | 元39 | + 559% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €90 (元724) | 元528 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (元278) | 元270 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (元769) | 元621 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €129 (元1,042) | 元680 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 109% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 109% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,960 (元233,719) | 元142,889 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (元12) | 元7 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €55 (元445) | 元146 | + 206% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 56% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (元52) | 元26 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (元111) | 元40 | + 178% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €74 (元597) | 元263 | + 127% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.26 (元34) | 元30 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.95 (元32) | 元38 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.16 (元26) | 元39 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.45 (元12) | 元9 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.64 (元13) | 元13 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (元236) | 元60 | + 295% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 41% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (元322) | 元165 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (元204) | 元93 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €97 (元782) | 元826 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €76 (元617) | 元403 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (元83) | 元61 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.98 (元32) | 元34 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.54 (元45) | 元32 | + 38% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €487 (元3,927) | 元3,320 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (元0.56) | 元0.65 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (元410) | 元355 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (元55) | 元21 | + 170% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,843 prices entered by 780 different people.
Cost of living in Finland is 71% more expensive than in China
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