- Cost of Living
- Finland
- Ecuador
- Comparison
Cost of living in Finland compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 74% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($15) | $4.39 | + 235% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $5.75 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.34 ($6) | $3.99 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 ($1.26) | $1.13 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.76 ($3.16) | $2.32 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.07 ($3.51) | $1.32 | + 166% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.74 ($7) | $3.92 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.30 ($2.62) | $1.77 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.11 ($1.27) | $1.50 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.18 ($2.49) | $1.41 | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 ($16) | $16 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.90 ($3.31) | $1.79 | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.66 ($1.90) | $1.15 | + 65% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 112% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,919 ($2,194) | $660 | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,253 ($1,433) | $450 | + 219% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €83 ($95) | $90 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,032 ($1,179) | $644 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €735 ($840) | $377 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €42 ($48) | $99 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €16 ($18) | $31 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €442 ($506) | $686 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 ($103) | $213 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 ($7) | $6 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €34 ($39) | $4.18 | + 821% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 14% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €90 ($103) | $73 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 ($38) | $60 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 ($107) | $121 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €129 ($147) | $102 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 88% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,285 ($31,187) | $28,852 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 ($1.73) | $0.57 | + 205% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €53 ($61) | $21 | + 189% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 29% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 ($7) | $8 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 ($15) | $10 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €74 ($84) | $34 | + 151% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.16 ($4.76) | $6 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.73 ($4.27) | $4.98 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 ($3.32) | $7 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.45 ($1.66) | $2.49 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.65 ($1.89) | $2.01 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €31 ($36) | $8 | + 346% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 29% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 ($46) | $22 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 ($29) | $11 | + 154% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €93 ($106) | $73 | + 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €77 ($88) | $52 | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 ($12) | $9 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.96 ($4.53) | $2.93 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.49 ($6) | $3.20 | + 96% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €487 ($556) | $765 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 ($0.10) | $0.21 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 ($59) | $51 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 ($8) | $5.17 | + 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Finland is 67% more expensive than in Ecuador
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