Cost of living in Aland Islands compared to France
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Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Aland Islands is about the same as in France | ||||
Aland Islands | France | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €23 | €20 | + 11% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €13 | €11 | + 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.91 | €7 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 | €1.35 | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.34 | €4.76 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 | €3.40 | - 36% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 | €7 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.28 | €2.78 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 | €1.94 | - 17% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.23 | €2.50 | + 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 | €9 | + 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.73 | €2.31 | + 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 | €1.30 | + 3% | |
Housing | - 20% | |||
Housing in Aland Islands is 20% cheaper than in France | ||||
Aland Islands | France | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,282 | €1,708 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,127 | €1,447 | - 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 | €191 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €723 | €1,032 | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €623 | €849 | - 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €55 | €135 | - 60% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 | €28 | + 7% | |
40” flat screen tv | €500 | €457 | + 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 | €141 | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.00 | €11 | - 64% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €25 | €16 | + 55% | |
Clothes | + 21% | |||
Clothes in Aland Islands is 21% more expensive than in France | ||||
Aland Islands | France | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 | €96 | + 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €60 | €40 | + 50% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 | €100 | + 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 | €126 | - 6% | |
Transportation | - 3% | |||
Transportation in Aland Islands is about the same as in France | ||||
Aland Islands | France | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,000 | €29,525 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €4.40 | €1.89 | + 132% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €40 | €61 | - 34% | |
Personal Care | + 5% | |||
Personal Care in Aland Islands is 5% more expensive than in France | ||||
Aland Islands | France | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 | €3.03 | + 127% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €8 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 | €32 | - 5% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.78 | €3.65 | + 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.45 | €3.90 | + 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.42 | €3.83 | - 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.73 | €2.58 | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 | €2.81 | + 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 | €21 | + 5% | |
Entertainment | - 5% | |||
Entertainment in Aland Islands is 5% cheaper than in France | ||||
Aland Islands | France | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 | €48 | + 25% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €25 | €24 | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 | €103 | - 71% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 | €73 | + 10% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 | €12 | + 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.00 | €5.04 | - 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 | €7 | - 6% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €550 | €623 | - 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 | €0.24 | - 58% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 | €36 | + 66% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 | €11 | - 21% | |
TOTAL | - 7% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,252 prices entered by 225 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2024.
Cost of living in Aland Islands is 7% cheaper than in France
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