- Cost of Living
- Finland
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Finland compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 103% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (Mex$ 295) | Mex$ 118 | + 151% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 95 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.52 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 66 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 19 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.51 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 31 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.27 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 20 | + 285% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.36 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 62 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.25 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 37 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.96 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 24 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.31 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 21 | + 151% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (Mex$ 320) | Mex$ 223 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.68 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 25 | + 144% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.59 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 20 | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 117% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 117% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,833 (Mex$ 42,172) | Mex$ 19,628 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,293 (Mex$ 29,745) | Mex$ 10,435 | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €78 (Mex$ 1,792) | Mex$ 1,611 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,092 (Mex$ 25,127) | Mex$ 11,823 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €763 (Mex$ 17,556) | Mex$ 6,623 | + 165% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €55 (Mex$ 1,262) | Mex$ 1,609 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €17 (Mex$ 401) | Mex$ 383 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €400 (Mex$ 9,203) | Mex$ 8,103 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (Mex$ 2,029) | Mex$ 1,993 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 104 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €33 (Mex$ 761) | Mex$ 89 | + 758% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 50% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €90 (Mex$ 2,076) | Mex$ 801 | + 159% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (Mex$ 725) | Mex$ 660 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (Mex$ 2,138) | Mex$ 1,491 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €133 (Mex$ 3,055) | Mex$ 1,287 | + 137% | |
| Transportation | + 112% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 112% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,982 (Mex$ 597,927) | Mex$ 312,963 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 19 | + 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €54 (Mex$ 1,236) | Mex$ 466 | + 165% | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 113% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 77 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (Mex$ 311) | Mex$ 186 | + 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (Mex$ 1,623) | Mex$ 543 | + 199% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.25 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 68 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.90 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 49 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.32 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 53 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.44 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 28 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.64 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 29 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (Mex$ 672) | Mex$ 123 | + 446% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 85% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (Mex$ 902) | Mex$ 383 | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (Mex$ 559) | Mex$ 136 | + 310% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (Mex$ 2,180) | Mex$ 1,187 | + 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €82 (Mex$ 1,884) | Mex$ 742 | + 154% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Mex$ 251) | Mex$ 102 | + 145% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.08 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 55 | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.78 (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 45 | + 197% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €449 (Mex$ 10,336) | Mex$ 10,347 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (Mex$ 1.60) | Mex$ 2.31 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (Mex$ 1,137) | Mex$ 715 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 52 | + 214% | |
| TOTAL | + 103% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
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Cost of living in Finland is 103% more expensive than in Mexico
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