Cost of living in Finland compared to China
Currency:
Food | + 112% | |||
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Food in Finland is 112% more expensive than in China | ||||
Finland | China | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (121元) | 37元 | + 231% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (85元) | 39元 | + 121% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (47元) | 13元 | + 267% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.46 (11元) | 14元 | - 18% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.21 (25元) | 15元 | + 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.58 (28元) | 10元 | + 185% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.87 (38元) | 55元 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.11 (17元) | 15元 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.25 (10元) | 7元 | + 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.71 (21元) | 6元 | + 228% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €16 (129元) | 87元 | + 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.95 (23元) | 8元 | + 178% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.57 (12元) | 11元 | + 16% | |
Housing | + 56% | |||
Housing in Finland is 56% more expensive than in China | ||||
Finland | China | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,922 (15,074元) | 13,566元 | + 11% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,422 (11,153元) | 7,567元 | + 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €86 (678元) | 499元 | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,239 (9,714元) | 6,485元 | + 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €893 (7,005元) | 4,297元 | + 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €55 (428元) | 321元 | + 33% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (115元) | 94元 | + 23% | |
40” flat screen tv | €378 (2,967元) | 1,393元 | + 113% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (947元) | 485元 | + 95% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (81元) | 40元 | + 103% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €40 (313元) | 46元 | + 584% | |
Clothes | + 64% | |||
Clothes in Finland is 64% more expensive than in China | ||||
Finland | China | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €98 (766元) | 452元 | + 70% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €56 (439元) | 258元 | + 70% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €106 (832元) | 612元 | + 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €164 (1,288元) | 779元 | + 65% | |
Transportation | + 71% | |||
Transportation in Finland is 71% more expensive than in China | ||||
Finland | China | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,970 (227,204元) | 166,194元 | + 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.00 (16元) | 8元 | + 87% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €62 (483元) | 252元 | + 92% | |
Personal Care | + 55% | |||
Personal Care in Finland is 55% more expensive than in China | ||||
Finland | China | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €18 (141元) | 43元 | + 228% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (60元) | 40元 | + 48% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €127 (994元) | 212元 | + 368% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.43 (27元) | 46元 | - 42% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.34 (26元) | 49元 | - 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.67 (29元) | 41元 | - 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.05 (16元) | 12元 | + 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.51 (12元) | 15元 | - 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (187元) | 94元 | + 98% | |
Entertainment | + 51% | |||
Entertainment in Finland is 51% more expensive than in China | ||||
Finland | China | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (300元) | 251元 | + 19% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €30 (236元) | 107元 | + 120% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €130 (1,023元) | 895元 | + 14% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €86 (673元) | 293元 | + 129% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (95元) | 77元 | + 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.60 (36元) | 29元 | + 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (58元) | 16元 | + 253% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €486 (3,808元) | 3,577元 | + 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (0.57元) | 0.40元 | + 41% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (295元) | 356元 | - 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (78元) | 25元 | + 213% | |
TOTAL | + 67% |
These prices were last updated on March 11, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Finland is 67% more expensive than in China
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