Cost of living in Finland compared to Ecuador
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| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 56% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Finland | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 ($13) | $10 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 ($10) | $6 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 ($7) | $2.53 | + 168% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 ($1.38) | $1.00 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.96 ($3.07) | $2.36 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.50 ($3.63) | $1.28 | + 184% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.98 ($6) | $4.07 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.38 ($2.47) | $1.88 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.12 ($1.16) | $1.29 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.42 ($2.51) | $1.50 | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 ($15) | $16 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.11 ($3.22) | $1.97 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.24 ($2.32) | $1.03 | + 127% | |
| Housing | + 133% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 133% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Finland | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,709 ($1,772) | $641 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,260 ($1,306) | $375 | + 249% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €125 ($129) | $59 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,292 ($1,339) | $490 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,086 ($1,126) | $286 | + 293% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €62 ($64) | $41 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 ($20) | $25 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €387 ($402) | $490 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 ($95) | $181 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 ($9) | $6 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €33 ($35) | $10 | + 255% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 27% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Finland | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €94 ($97) | $63 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €49 ($51) | $49 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 ($98) | $107 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €181 ($188) | $77 | + 142% | |
| Transportation | + 92% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 92% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Finland | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,473 ($28,480) | $20,686 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.19 ($2.27) | $1.01 | + 126% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €61 ($64) | $26 | + 143% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 75% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Finland | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €30 ($31) | $7 | + 377% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 ($7) | $8 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €113 ($117) | $34 | + 239% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.20 ($5.39) | $5.63 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.09 ($3.21) | $3.86 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.49 ($3.62) | $6 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.78 ($1.84) | $2.12 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.49 ($1.54) | $1.63 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 ($29) | $12 | + 140% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 48% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Finland | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €55 ($57) | $18 | + 219% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €30 ($31) | $11 | + 183% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €128 ($133) | $41 | + 227% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €117 ($121) | $45 | + 171% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 ($13) | $10 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.15 ($4.31) | $3.84 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 ($7) | $1.83 | + 268% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €497 ($515) | $723 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 ($0.08) | $0.20 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 ($52) | $56 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 ($9) | $5.17 | + 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 27, 2022.
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Cost of living in Finland is 78% more expensive than in Ecuador
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