- Cost of Living
- Finland
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Finland compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 57% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (91元) | 50元 | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (57元) | 34元 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.44 (42元) | 15元 | + 187% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (8元) | 15元 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.56 (20元) | 16元 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.13 (24元) | 8元 | + 192% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.25 (40元) | 57元 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (17元) | 14元 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.96 (7元) | 7元 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.35 (18元) | 5.59元 | + 224% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (104元) | 115元 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.53 (20元) | 7元 | + 161% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.52 (12元) | 12元 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 77% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,778 (13,693元) | 9,408元 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,277 (9,836元) | 4,307元 | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €72 (553元) | 439元 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,133 (8,723元) | 5,706元 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €795 (6,123元) | 3,520元 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €54 (417元) | 311元 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €16 (126元) | 86元 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €396 (3,049元) | 2,131元 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (677元) | 703元 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (50元) | 37元 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €34 (260元) | 38元 | + 582% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €90 (695元) | 556元 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (243元) | 260元 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (715元) | 624元 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €133 (1,023元) | 694元 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 84% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 84% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,250 (202,168元) | 143,509元 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (12元) | 7元 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €53 (410元) | 157元 | + 162% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 24% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (56元) | 26元 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (104元) | 30元 | + 242% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (543元) | 493元 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.25 (33元) | 29元 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.90 (30元) | 36元 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.32 (26元) | 36元 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.44 (11元) | 9元 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.64 (13元) | 14元 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (225元) | 59元 | + 281% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 36% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (306元) | 148元 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (195元) | 86元 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (730元) | 752元 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (618元) | 367元 | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (89元) | 59元 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.05 (31元) | 34元 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.96 (46元) | 33元 | + 37% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €418 (3,220元) | 3,255元 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (0.54元) | 1.04元 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (360元) | 309元 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (56元) | 20元 | + 179% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Finland is 59% more expensive than in China
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