Cost of living in Finland compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 28% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Finland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (¥1,804) | ¥1,025 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (¥1,394) | ¥723 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.77 (¥861) | ¥519 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.54 (¥229) | ¥197 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.25 (¥485) | ¥316 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.33 (¥497) | ¥629 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.76 (¥859) | ¥962 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.14 (¥319) | ¥902 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.14 (¥169) | ¥574 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.39 (¥356) | ¥285 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (¥2,009) | ¥1,208 | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.50 (¥522) | ¥184 | + 184% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.17 (¥324) | ¥206 | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Finland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,952 (¥291,192) | ¥326,267 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,365 (¥203,600) | ¥171,772 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €144 (¥21,505) | ¥28,488 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,483 (¥221,260) | ¥157,603 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €907 (¥135,337) | ¥82,713 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €63 (¥9,424) | ¥24,082 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €17 (¥2,547) | ¥4,699 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €292 (¥43,496) | ¥47,482 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €74 (¥11,092) | ¥32,093 | - 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (¥1,201) | ¥1,313 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €43 (¥6,373) | ¥1,878 | + 239% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 77% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Finland | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €94 (¥14,025) | ¥6,136 | + 129% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €56 (¥8,349) | ¥5,199 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €106 (¥15,822) | ¥8,989 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €164 (¥24,506) | ¥13,588 | + 80% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 4% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Finland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,777 (¥2,354,024) | ¥2,700,660 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.12 (¥316) | ¥165 | + 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €56 (¥8,309) | ¥10,143 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 11% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Finland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €18 (¥2,686) | ¥2,497 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (¥1,138) | ¥1,967 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €107 (¥16,013) | ¥5,380 | + 198% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.43 (¥661) | ¥650 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.37 (¥502) | ¥938 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (¥448) | ¥702 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (¥298) | ¥218 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.73 (¥258) | ¥216 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €43 (¥6,352) | ¥3,927 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Finland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (¥7,523) | ¥4,141 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €30 (¥4,476) | ¥3,600 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (¥13,428) | ¥4,000 | + 236% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (¥8,559) | ¥5,993 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €15 (¥2,238) | ¥984 | + 127% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.00 (¥746) | ¥472 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (¥1,067) | ¥575 | + 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €486 (¥72,453) | ¥101,122 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (¥11) | ¥52 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (¥7,611) | ¥9,280 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (¥1,373) | ¥592 | + 132% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Finland is 11% more expensive than in Japan
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