Cost of living in Finland compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 54% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (90元) | 45元 | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (58元) | 34元 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.04 (38元) | 15元 | + 149% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (8元) | 15元 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.45 (19元) | 13元 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.06 (23元) | 8元 | + 189% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.57 (35元) | 59元 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (15元) | 15元 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.05 (8元) | 6.00元 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.44 (19元) | 5.17元 | + 261% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (113元) | 112元 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.65 (20元) | 8元 | + 153% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.63 (12元) | 14元 | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 73% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,883 (14,364元) | 9,398元 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,118 (8,530元) | 4,943元 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €107 (819元) | 431元 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,054 (8,042元) | 5,740元 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €746 (5,689元) | 3,007元 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €70 (537元) | 285元 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 (108元) | 96元 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €316 (2,410元) | 2,464元 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €87 (666元) | 561元 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (49元) | 38元 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €33 (249元) | 47元 | + 426% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 6% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (644元) | 481元 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 (216元) | 250元 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (699元) | 647元 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (861元) | 620元 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 96% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,921 (197,749元) | 134,340元 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 (12元) | 7元 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €55 (423元) | 149元 | + 184% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 20% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (80元) | 37元 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (82元) | 45元 | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €73 (558元) | 347元 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.32 (33元) | 62元 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.46 (26元) | 47元 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.36 (26元) | 31元 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.10 (16元) | 8元 | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (17元) | 12元 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (192元) | 71元 | + 172% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 69% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (357元) | 177元 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €28 (215元) | 100元 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €109 (833元) | 1,029元 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €77 (589元) | 395元 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (97元) | 68元 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.35 (33元) | 33元 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.91 (45元) | 31元 | + 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €429 (3,272元) | 3,256元 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (2.04元) | 0.31元 | + 558% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €64 (485元) | 335元 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (60元) | 22元 | + 173% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,061 prices entered by 466 different people.
Cost of living in Finland is 64% more expensive than in China
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