Cost of living in Finland compared to Ethiopia
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Food | + 44% | |||
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Food in Finland is 44% more expensive than in Ethiopia | ||||
Finland | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (954 Birr) | 604 Birr | + 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (675 Birr) | 333 Birr | + 103% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (372 Birr) | 391 Birr | - 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.46 (90 Birr) | 107 Birr | - 16% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.21 (199 Birr) | 156 Birr | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.58 (222 Birr) | 54 Birr | + 310% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.87 (302 Birr) | 317 Birr | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.11 (131 Birr) | 254 Birr | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.25 (77 Birr) | 113 Birr | - 31% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.71 (168 Birr) | 138 Birr | + 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €16 (1,020 Birr) | 168 Birr | + 508% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.95 (182 Birr) | 62 Birr | + 193% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.57 (97 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 21% | |
Housing | + 35% | |||
Housing in Finland is 35% more expensive than in Ethiopia | ||||
Finland | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,922 (119,032 Birr) | 81,729 Birr | + 46% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,422 (88,074 Birr) | 59,759 Birr | + 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €86 (5,352 Birr) | 5,660 Birr | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,239 (76,712 Birr) | 53,015 Birr | + 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €893 (55,316 Birr) | 28,558 Birr | + 94% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €55 (3,376 Birr) | 4,458 Birr | - 24% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (911 Birr) | 981 Birr | - 7% | |
40” flat screen tv | €378 (23,431 Birr) | 36,043 Birr | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (7,477 Birr) | 12,406 Birr | - 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (643 Birr) | 260 Birr | + 147% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €40 (2,475 Birr) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 106% | |||
Clothes in Finland is 106% more expensive than in Ethiopia | ||||
Finland | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €98 (6,048 Birr) | 2,750 Birr | + 120% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €56 (3,465 Birr) | 1,748 Birr | + 98% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €106 (6,567 Birr) | 4,965 Birr | + 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €164 (10,172 Birr) | 2,469 Birr | + 312% | |
Transportation | + 12% | |||
Transportation in Finland is 12% more expensive than in Ethiopia | ||||
Finland | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,970 (1,794,166 Birr) | 1,800,000 Birr | - 0% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.00 (124 Birr) | 78 Birr | + 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €62 (3,812 Birr) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 31% | |||
Personal Care in Finland is 31% cheaper than in Ethiopia | ||||
Finland | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €18 (1,115 Birr) | 1,000 Birr | + 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (472 Birr) | 3,000 Birr | - 84% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €127 (7,846 Birr) | 2,574 Birr | + 205% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.43 (212 Birr) | 60 Birr | + 254% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.34 (207 Birr) | 466 Birr | - 56% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.67 (227 Birr) | 622 Birr | - 63% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.05 (127 Birr) | 336 Birr | - 62% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.51 (93 Birr) | 147 Birr | - 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (1,474 Birr) | 565 Birr | + 161% | |
Entertainment | + 10% | |||
Entertainment in Finland is 10% more expensive than in Ethiopia | ||||
Finland | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (2,365 Birr) | 2,970 Birr | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €30 (1,861 Birr) | 295 Birr | + 530% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €130 (8,078 Birr) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €86 (5,312 Birr) | 2,690 Birr | + 97% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (750 Birr) | 363 Birr | + 107% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.60 (285 Birr) | 123 Birr | + 132% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (457 Birr) | 72 Birr | + 538% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €486 (30,074 Birr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (4.50 Birr) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (2,331 Birr) | 2,509 Birr | - 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (615 Birr) | 2,035 Birr | - 70% | |
TOTAL | + 22% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 645 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 10, 2024.
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Cost of living in Finland is 22% more expensive than in Ethiopia
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