Cost of living in Finland compared to Colombia
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| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 52% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Finland | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (COL$58,063) | COL$37,180 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (COL$45,057) | COL$29,695 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.45 (COL$25,872) | COL$10,818 | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 (COL$5,508) | COL$5,034 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.00 (COL$14,233) | COL$10,073 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.46 (COL$11,697) | COL$4,482 | + 161% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.14 (COL$14,916) | COL$15,391 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.57 (COL$7,471) | COL$9,890 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.08 (COL$5,129) | COL$4,324 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.92 (COL$9,102) | COL$5,163 | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (COL$51,569) | COL$53,176 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.43 (COL$11,549) | COL$7,782 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.18 (COL$5,626) | COL$4,119 | + 37% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 61% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Finland | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,238 (COL$5,876,666) | COL$3,470,420 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €760 (COL$3,608,445) | COL$2,072,340 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €59 (COL$278,398) | COL$363,991 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €721 (COL$3,422,452) | COL$2,003,760 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €565 (COL$2,683,106) | COL$1,254,060 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €36 (COL$170,501) | COL$249,365 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €13 (COL$63,252) | COL$68,160 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €326 (COL$1,547,670) | COL$1,414,070 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €82 (COL$389,567) | COL$438,150 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (COL$30,337) | COL$26,594 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €23 (COL$106,864) | COL$22,604 | + 373% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 11% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Finland | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €63 (COL$300,599) | COL$226,755 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €22 (COL$106,660) | COL$179,494 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (COL$301,132) | COL$386,296 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (COL$378,819) | COL$311,192 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 48% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Finland | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,420 (COL$106,462,929) | COL$77,752,800 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.69 (COL$8,042) | COL$4,235 | + 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (COL$238,183) | COL$161,427 | + 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 16% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Finland | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.49 (COL$26,083) | COL$26,785 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (COL$43,356) | COL$30,344 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €41 (COL$193,416) | COL$109,569 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.35 (COL$15,909) | COL$23,748 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.49 (COL$16,568) | COL$16,600 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.43 (COL$11,537) | COL$20,244 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.48 (COL$7,012) | COL$8,478 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.55 (COL$7,382) | COL$8,185 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (COL$96,876) | COL$36,719 | + 164% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 65% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Finland | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (COL$126,857) | COL$66,283 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (COL$119,444) | COL$32,254 | + 270% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €47 (COL$222,505) | COL$135,476 | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (COL$272,997) | COL$155,055 | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (COL$44,699) | COL$39,723 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.83 (COL$18,192) | COL$11,398 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (COL$29,647) | COL$6,148 | + 382% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €409 (COL$1,940,925) | COL$2,634,400 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (COL$386) | COL$237 | + 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (COL$150,890) | COL$136,146 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (COL$41,889) | COL$11,322 | + 270% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Finland is 48% more expensive than in Colombia
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