Cost of living in Finland compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 85% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Finland | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €24 (172元) | 43元 | + 297% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (65元) | 37元 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (45元) | 17元 | + 165% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 (8元) | 14元 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.67 (19元) | 16元 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.54 (25元) | 9元 | + 186% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.22 (37元) | 48元 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (16元) | 13元 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.08 (8元) | 6元 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.43 (24元) | 7元 | + 262% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €16 (114元) | 97元 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.74 (19元) | 9元 | + 109% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.93 (14元) | 13元 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Finland | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,800 (12,769元) | 13,898元 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,359 (9,638元) | 8,379元 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €112 (792元) | 462元 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,120 (7,947元) | 6,525元 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €775 (5,497元) | 4,376元 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €52 (365元) | 516元 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €16 (114元) | 140元 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €376 (2,667元) | 1,829元 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (694元) | 546元 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (60元) | 50元 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €33 (237元) | 66元 | + 258% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 23% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Finland | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €97 (687元) | 511元 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (325元) | 288元 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (699元) | 654元 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €181 (1,283元) | 844元 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 73% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Finland | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,473 (194,888元) | 148,501元 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.13 (15元) | 8元 | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (434元) | 206元 | + 111% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 73% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Finland | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €30 (213元) | 28元 | + 652% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (57元) | 27元 | + 110% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €113 (799元) | 386元 | + 107% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (39元) | 30元 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.43 (24元) | 19元 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.49 (25元) | 44元 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.78 (13元) | 21元 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.49 (11元) | 16元 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (210元) | 82元 | + 156% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 51% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Finland | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €55 (390元) | 260元 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €31 (222元) | 122元 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €128 (908元) | 417元 | + 118% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €117 (830元) | 319元 | + 160% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (86元) | 90元 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.15 (29元) | 31元 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (48元) | 19元 | + 158% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €497 (3,524元) | 2,968元 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (0.52元) | 0.24元 | + 111% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (334元) | 410元 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (67元) | 38元 | + 79% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Finland is 46% more expensive than in China
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