Cost of living in Finland compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 79% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (89元) | 54元 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (65元) | 36元 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.93 (47元) | 16元 | + 195% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (10元) | 14元 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.67 (21元) | 14元 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.63 (29元) | 8元 | + 237% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (49元) | 56元 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.36 (19元) | 13元 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.03 (8元) | 7元 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.49 (20元) | 6元 | + 219% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (110元) | 109元 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.07 (24元) | 9元 | + 168% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.95 (15元) | 10元 | + 60% | |
| Housing | + 97% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 97% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,922 (15,133元) | 7,537元 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,176 (9,259元) | 4,597元 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €81 (636元) | 416元 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,187 (9,350元) | 6,994元 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €935 (7,359元) | 3,863元 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €145 (1,139元) | 264元 | + 332% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 (114元) | 87元 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (3,148元) | 2,180元 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (832元) | 614元 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (53元) | 46元 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €36 (282元) | 45元 | + 532% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (683元) | 370元 | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €24 (186元) | 226元 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €72 (567元) | 582元 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (879元) | 519元 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 83% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,262 (214,662元) | 160,747元 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (12元) | 6元 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €56 (440元) | 177元 | + 149% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 64% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €30 (236元) | 29元 | + 714% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (85元) | 35元 | + 142% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (666元) | 488元 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.32 (34元) | 31元 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.93 (23元) | 38元 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.32 (34元) | 33元 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (11元) | 9元 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 (17元) | 10元 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (221元) | 86元 | + 157% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 55% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (316元) | 195元 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €27 (209元) | 95元 | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €87 (688元) | 996元 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (525元) | 413元 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (97元) | 71元 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.58 (36元) | 34元 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (51元) | 32元 | + 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €471 (3,707元) | 3,170元 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (2.08元) | 0.55元 | + 281% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €63 (498元) | 370元 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (66元) | 22元 | + 198% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Finland is 76% more expensive than in China
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