Cost of living in Finland compared to Ecuador
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| Food | + 91% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 91% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 ($14) | $9 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($10) | $7 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.93 ($7) | $2.26 | + 219% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 ($1.52) | $0.97 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.67 ($3.24) | $2.05 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.63 ($4.42) | $1.19 | + 272% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 ($8) | $4.26 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.36 ($2.86) | $1.75 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.03 ($1.25) | $1.10 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.49 ($3.03) | $1.49 | + 104% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 ($17) | $13 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.07 ($3.73) | $2.00 | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.95 ($2.37) | $0.79 | + 200% | |
| Housing | + 175% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 175% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,922 ($2,337) | $713 | + 228% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,176 ($1,430) | $378 | + 279% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €81 ($98) | $53 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,187 ($1,444) | $509 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €935 ($1,136) | $287 | + 296% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €145 ($176) | $35 | + 397% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 ($18) | $25 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 ($486) | $515 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 ($128) | $151 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($8) | $8 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €36 ($44) | $8 | + 436% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 ($106) | $65 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €24 ($29) | $46 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €72 ($88) | $106 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 ($136) | $80 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 106% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 106% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,262 ($33,148) | $20,737 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 ($1.82) | $0.89 | + 104% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €56 ($68) | $25 | + 174% | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 99% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €30 ($36) | $6 | + 482% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 ($13) | $9 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €85 ($103) | $30 | + 247% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.32 ($5.25) | $7 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.93 ($3.56) | $3.66 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.32 ($5.25) | $5.12 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 ($1.66) | $2.00 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 ($2.59) | $1.88 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 ($34) | $10 | + 251% | |
| Entertainment | + 89% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 89% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 ($49) | $16 | + 202% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €27 ($32) | $11 | + 187% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €87 ($106) | $53 | + 101% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 ($81) | $40 | + 103% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 ($15) | $8 | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.58 ($5.57) | $3.95 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 ($8) | $2.07 | + 280% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €471 ($572) | $585 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 ($0.32) | $0.15 | + 109% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €63 ($77) | $53 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 ($10) | $5.05 | + 102% | |
| TOTAL | + 110% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Finland is 110% more expensive than in Ecuador
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