Cost of living in Finland compared to Ecuador
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| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 59% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Finland | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($14) | $9 | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 ($10) | $7 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.94 ($6) | $2.84 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.54 ($1.64) | $1.07 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.43 ($3.66) | $2.35 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.33 ($3.55) | $1.07 | + 231% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.88 ($5.19) | $3.81 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.27 ($2.41) | $2.00 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.23 ($1.31) | $1.23 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.56 ($2.72) | $1.66 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 ($16) | $14 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.92 ($3.11) | $1.97 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.87 ($1.99) | $1.11 | + 80% | |
| 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 | €1,911 ($2,035) | $688 | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,500 ($1,598) | $391 | + 308% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €144 ($153) | $56 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,076 ($1,146) | $514 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €739 ($787) | $292 | + 170% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €63 ($67) | $39 | + 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 ($16) | $25 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €292 ($310) | $396 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €74 ($79) | $148 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 ($9) | $7 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €36 ($38) | $9 | + 326% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 45% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Finland | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €98 ($105) | $62 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €56 ($60) | $43 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €106 ($113) | $111 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €164 ($175) | $88 | + 99% | |
| Transportation | + 90% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 90% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Finland | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,045 ($24,542) | $20,870 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.03 ($2.16) | $1.02 | + 112% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €57 ($60) | $23 | + 162% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 57% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Finland | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €18 ($19) | $5.96 | + 222% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 ($8) | $10 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €127 ($135) | $37 | + 260% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.43 ($4.72) | $7 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.63 ($3.86) | $4.19 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 ($3.47) | $6 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.99 ($2.12) | $1.98 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.73 ($1.85) | $1.89 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 ($28) | $13 | + 110% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 32% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Finland | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 ($42) | $20 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €31 ($33) | $12 | + 175% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €154 ($164) | $48 | + 245% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 ($76) | $47 | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 ($14) | $10 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.13 ($5.46) | $3.43 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 ($8) | $1.93 | + 293% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €486 ($517) | $837 | - 38% | |
| 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 | €51 ($54) | $49 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 ($11) | $4.69 | + 124% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2023.
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Cost of living in Finland is 80% more expensive than in Ecuador
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