- Cost of Living
- Finland
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Finland compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 63% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (102元) | 53元 | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (59元) | 33元 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.52 (44元) | 15元 | + 189% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (8元) | 16元 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.51 (20元) | 16元 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.27 (26元) | 8元 | + 217% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.36 (42元) | 63元 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.25 (18元) | 13元 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.96 (8元) | 7元 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.31 (18元) | 5.64元 | + 224% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (110元) | 114元 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.68 (21元) | 8元 | + 170% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.59 (13元) | 12元 | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 78% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,833 (14,520元) | 9,680元 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,293 (10,242元) | 4,478元 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €78 (617元) | 425元 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,092 (8,651元) | 5,603元 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €763 (6,045元) | 3,523元 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €55 (434元) | 305元 | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €17 (138元) | 88元 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €400 (3,169元) | 2,242元 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (699元) | 678元 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (53元) | 40元 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €33 (262元) | 39元 | + 573% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €90 (715元) | 554元 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (250元) | 280元 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (736元) | 614元 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €133 (1,052元) | 672元 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 90% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 90% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,982 (205,873元) | 145,666元 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (12元) | 7元 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €54 (425元) | 154元 | + 177% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 32% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (58元) | 26元 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (107元) | 32元 | + 235% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (559元) | 425元 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.25 (34元) | 30元 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.90 (31元) | 37元 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.32 (26元) | 38元 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.44 (11元) | 10元 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.64 (13元) | 14元 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (231元) | 59元 | + 290% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 41% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (311元) | 159元 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (192元) | 86元 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (751元) | 723元 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €82 (649元) | 375元 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (86元) | 60元 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.08 (32元) | 34元 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.78 (46元) | 34元 | + 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €449 (3,559元) | 3,310元 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (0.55元) | 0.98元 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (391元) | 300元 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (56元) | 20元 | + 180% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Finland is 63% more expensive than in China
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