Cost of living in Finland compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 60% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Finland | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (92元) | 46元 | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (71元) | 40元 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.77 (44元) | 16元 | + 178% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.54 (12元) | 18元 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.25 (25元) | 19元 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.33 (25元) | 11元 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.76 (44元) | 63元 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.14 (16元) | 15元 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.14 (9元) | 6元 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.39 (18元) | 7元 | + 149% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (103元) | 118元 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.50 (27元) | 8元 | + 217% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.17 (17元) | 16元 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 41% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Finland | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,872 (14,296元) | 15,059元 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,416 (10,815元) | 9,006元 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €144 (1,101元) | 421元 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,483 (11,327元) | 7,547元 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €907 (6,928元) | 4,347元 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €63 (482元) | 262元 | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €17 (130元) | 115元 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €292 (2,227元) | 1,143元 | + 95% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €74 (568元) | 589元 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (61元) | 39元 | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €43 (326元) | 51元 | + 542% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 55% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Finland | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (699元) | 529元 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €56 (427元) | 248元 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €114 (869元) | 626元 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €164 (1,255元) | 828元 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 59% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Finland | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,777 (120,510元) | 161,247元 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.07 (16元) | 9元 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €57 (435元) | 204元 | + 113% | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 70% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Finland | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €18 (137元) | 39元 | + 253% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (58元) | 27元 | + 117% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €139 (1,063元) | 391元 | + 172% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.20 (40元) | 53元 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.08 (24元) | 33元 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.61 (28元) | 34元 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.92 (15元) | 13元 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.73 (13元) | 15元 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €31 (238元) | 74元 | + 220% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 39% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Finland | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (385元) | 265元 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €30 (229元) | 110元 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (687元) | 1,294元 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (438元) | 348元 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €15 (115元) | 79元 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.00 (38元) | 29元 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (55元) | 18元 | + 204% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €486 (3,709元) | 3,321元 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (0.56元) | 0.20元 | + 178% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (390元) | 410元 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (66元) | 24元 | + 174% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Finland is 50% more expensive than in China
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