- Cost of Living
- Finland
- Ecuador
- Comparison
Cost of living in Finland compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 67% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 ($14) | $4.61 | + 197% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $5.41 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.50 ($6) | $3.68 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 ($1.19) | $1.14 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.46 ($2.80) | $2.25 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.13 ($3.56) | $1.31 | + 171% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.25 ($5.98) | $4.01 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 ($2.53) | $2.11 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.95 ($1.08) | $1.65 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.38 ($2.70) | $1.52 | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 ($15) | $15 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.58 ($2.94) | $1.90 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.52 ($1.72) | $1.06 | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 126% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 126% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,847 ($2,102) | $695 | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,320 ($1,503) | $432 | + 248% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €73 ($83) | $64 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,107 ($1,260) | $589 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €775 ($882) | $379 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €55 ($63) | $50 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €17 ($19) | $28 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €400 ($455) | $601 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 ($98) | $213 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 ($7) | $5.31 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €34 ($38) | $4.48 | + 760% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 10% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €90 ($103) | $66 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 ($36) | $57 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 ($106) | $114 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €133 ($151) | $104 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 80% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,689 ($30,379) | $30,751 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 ($1.75) | $0.56 | + 215% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €53 ($61) | $21 | + 196% | |
| 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) | €7 ($8) | $6 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 ($15) | $8 | + 86% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €71 ($80) | $37 | + 120% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.25 ($4.84) | $6 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.90 ($4.44) | $4.92 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.32 ($3.78) | $6 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.44 ($1.64) | $2.24 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.64 ($1.86) | $1.87 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 ($33) | $8 | + 313% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 31% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 ($45) | $23 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 ($28) | $11 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 ($108) | $63 | + 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €79 ($90) | $44 | + 103% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 ($12) | $8 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.08 ($4.64) | $2.90 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.74 ($7) | $3.42 | + 91% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €449 ($511) | $785 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 ($0.08) | $0.20 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 ($56) | $47 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 ($8) | $5.17 | + 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Finland is 68% more expensive than in Ecuador
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