- Cost of Living
- Finland
- Ecuador
- Comparison
Cost of living in Finland compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 76% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($15) | $4.53 | + 236% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 ($9) | $5.49 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.65 ($7) | $3.88 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 ($1.22) | $1.12 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.58 ($2.99) | $2.27 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.30 ($3.83) | $1.36 | + 181% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.51 ($6) | $3.79 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.28 ($2.64) | $2.04 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.96 ($1.11) | $1.66 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.30 ($2.66) | $1.46 | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 ($16) | $17 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.77 ($3.21) | $1.94 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.67 ($1.94) | $1.11 | + 74% | |
| Housing | + 123% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 123% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,860 ($2,156) | $695 | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,289 ($1,494) | $436 | + 243% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €78 ($91) | $75 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,023 ($1,185) | $635 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €754 ($874) | $393 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €57 ($66) | $52 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €18 ($21) | $28 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €412 ($477) | $626 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €89 ($104) | $200 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($8) | $5.45 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €33 ($38) | $4.65 | + 718% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 12% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €91 ($105) | $70 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 ($39) | $60 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 ($109) | $123 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €129 ($150) | $112 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 82% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,448 ($30,655) | $30,823 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 ($1.77) | $0.58 | + 204% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €54 ($62) | $21 | + 201% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 32% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 ($7) | $7 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 ($16) | $11 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €71 ($83) | $36 | + 131% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.26 ($4.94) | $6 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.95 ($4.58) | $4.85 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.16 ($3.67) | $7 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.45 ($1.68) | $2.25 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.64 ($1.90) | $1.90 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 ($34) | $8 | + 336% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 5% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 ($46) | $24 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 ($28) | $11 | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €91 ($106) | $73 | + 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €79 ($92) | $46 | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 ($12) | $11 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.97 ($4.61) | $2.94 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.74 ($7) | $3.10 | + 115% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €473 ($548) | $742 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 ($0.08) | $0.72 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 ($58) | $50 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 ($8) | $5.18 | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Finland is 57% more expensive than in Ecuador
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