Cost of living in United States compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 22% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| United States | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (€18) | €13 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (€10) | €9 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.75 (€5.40) | €5.94 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (€1.02) | €1.54 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.98 (€4.68) | €3.43 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.66 (€4.38) | €3.33 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€7) | €4.88 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.56 (€4.28) | €2.27 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.38 (€2.23) | €1.23 | + 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.47 (€3.26) | €2.56 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (€15) | €15 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.90 (€2.72) | €2.92 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.88 (€2.70) | €1.87 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in United States is 54% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| United States | Finland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,770 (€2,602) | €1,911 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,109 (€1,981) | €1,500 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $222 (€209) | €144 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,945 (€1,827) | €1,076 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,464 (€1,375) | €739 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (€140) | €63 | + 122% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 (€57) | €15 | + 282% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $292 (€274) | €292 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $141 (€133) | €74 | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (€13) | €8 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (€30) | €36 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 27% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| United States | Finland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (€52) | €98 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $48 (€45) | €56 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (€90) | €106 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $125 (€117) | €164 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 9% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| United States | Finland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,555 (€25,882) | €23,045 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.03 (€0.96) | €2.03 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (€74) | €57 | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 27% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| United States | Finland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (€8) | €18 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (€22) | €8 | + 191% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $153 (€144) | €127 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (€8) | €4.43 | + 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.89 (€4.59) | €3.63 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (€6) | €3.26 | + 95% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.85 (€4.56) | €1.99 | + 129% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.19 (€2.05) | €1.73 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (€27) | €26 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 19% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| United States | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (€53) | €39 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (€26) | €31 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $230 (€216) | €154 | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $94 (€88) | €72 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (€13) | €13 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.47 (€5.14) | €5.13 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (€6) | €7 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $551 (€517) | €486 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (€0.18) | €0.07 | + 154% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (€54) | €51 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (€10) | €10 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in United States is 25% more expensive than in Finland
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