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Cost of living in Finland compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (¥1,466) | ¥1,019 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (¥931) | ¥714 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.49 (¥682) | ¥466 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (¥137) | ¥199 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.48 (¥307) | ¥272 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.08 (¥383) | ¥653 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.98 (¥619) | ¥890 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.12 (¥263) | ¥621 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.01 (¥125) | ¥427 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.25 (¥279) | ¥261 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (¥1,638) | ¥1,550 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.32 (¥289) | ¥210 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.52 (¥189) | ¥200 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,870 (¥232,319) | ¥238,838 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,335 (¥165,873) | ¥120,252 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €87 (¥10,812) | ¥23,358 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,168 (¥145,098) | ¥123,093 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €818 (¥101,577) | ¥84,293 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €67 (¥8,353) | ¥11,955 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €15 (¥1,906) | ¥4,050 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €364 (¥45,198) | ¥61,346 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 (¥12,601) | ¥15,579 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (¥829) | ¥745 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €36 (¥4,441) | ¥1,601 | + 177% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 18% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €93 (¥11,516) | ¥6,784 | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (¥3,733) | ¥4,071 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (¥11,128) | ¥8,377 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €136 (¥16,853) | ¥12,050 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,268 (¥3,263,267) | ¥2,782,080 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 (¥194) | ¥146 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €54 (¥6,729) | ¥13,003 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 16% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (¥1,201) | ¥1,232 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (¥1,639) | ¥1,175 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (¥8,932) | ¥4,451 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.21 (¥523) | ¥672 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.76 (¥467) | ¥735 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.84 (¥477) | ¥471 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.94 (¥241) | ¥143 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.75 (¥218) | ¥221 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (¥3,465) | ¥2,643 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (¥5,450) | ¥4,236 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €27 (¥3,314) | ¥3,338 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €101 (¥12,579) | ¥10,379 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €83 (¥10,302) | ¥8,199 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (¥1,564) | ¥943 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.52 (¥562) | ¥487 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (¥787) | ¥532 | + 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €418 (¥51,936) | ¥53,054 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (¥9) | ¥57 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (¥5,456) | ¥9,945 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (¥928) | ¥472 | + 97% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,200 prices entered by 478 different people.
Cost of living in Finland is 8% cheaper than in Japan
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