- Cost of Living
- Finland
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Finland compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 65% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (元101) | 元54 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (元58) | 元33 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.44 (元43) | 元16 | + 174% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (元9) | 元16 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.77 (元22) | 元16 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.05 (元24) | 元8 | + 201% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.58 (元44) | 元62 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.38 (元19) | 元14 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.12 (元9) | 元7 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.23 (元17) | 元5.50 | + 218% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (元113) | 元112 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.95 (元23) | 元8 | + 199% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.60 (元13) | 元12 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 73% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,923 (元15,071) | 元10,102 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,208 (元9,468) | 元5,079 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €83 (元651) | 元457 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,047 (元8,208) | 元5,436 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €746 (元5,846) | 元3,588 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €44 (元347) | 元324 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €17 (元130) | 元87 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €455 (元3,564) | 元2,340 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 (元705) | 元651 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.61 (元44) | 元38 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €34 (元264) | 元36 | + 633% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 16% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €87 (元684) | 元542 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (元261) | 元260 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (元739) | 元614 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €132 (元1,038) | 元633 | + 64% | |
| 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 | €27,793 (元217,854) | 元143,352 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (元12) | 元7 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €53 (元418) | 元151 | + 177% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 46% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (元47) | 元25 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (元105) | 元41 | + 159% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €74 (元584) | 元238 | + 145% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.16 (元33) | 元31 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.73 (元29) | 元44 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 (元23) | 元37 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.45 (元11) | 元9 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.65 (元13) | 元12 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €31 (元246) | 元60 | + 308% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 33% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (元316) | 元172 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (元196) | 元94 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €102 (元797) | 元818 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €77 (元604) | 元407 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (元80) | 元63 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.01 (元31) | 元34 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.52 (元43) | 元34 | + 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €490 (元3,841) | 元3,318 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (元0.75) | 元0.72 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (元409) | 元427 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (元53) | 元20 | + 165% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Finland is 62% more expensive than in China
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