- Cost of Living
- Finland
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Finland compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 83% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (Mex$ 254) | Mex$ 119 | + 113% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 96 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.44 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 65 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 19 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.56 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 31 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.13 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 21 | + 222% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.25 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 64 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 38 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.96 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 24 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.35 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 21 | + 136% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (Mex$ 291) | Mex$ 217 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.53 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 25 | + 116% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.52 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 20 | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 106% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 106% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,778 (Mex$ 38,294) | Mex$ 19,349 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,277 (Mex$ 27,508) | Mex$ 10,195 | + 170% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €72 (Mex$ 1,548) | Mex$ 1,635 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,133 (Mex$ 24,393) | Mex$ 12,212 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €795 (Mex$ 17,124) | Mex$ 6,850 | + 150% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €54 (Mex$ 1,165) | Mex$ 1,316 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €16 (Mex$ 352) | Mex$ 382 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €396 (Mex$ 8,526) | Mex$ 8,037 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (Mex$ 1,892) | Mex$ 2,017 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 110 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €34 (Mex$ 728) | Mex$ 79 | + 818% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 39% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €90 (Mex$ 1,943) | Mex$ 841 | + 131% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (Mex$ 679) | Mex$ 674 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (Mex$ 2,001) | Mex$ 1,522 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €133 (Mex$ 2,860) | Mex$ 1,328 | + 115% | |
| Transportation | + 100% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 100% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,250 (Mex$ 565,371) | Mex$ 317,789 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 19 | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €53 (Mex$ 1,147) | Mex$ 454 | + 152% | |
| Personal Care | + 91% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 91% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 77 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (Mex$ 291) | Mex$ 181 | + 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (Mex$ 1,519) | Mex$ 545 | + 179% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.25 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 72 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.90 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 50 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.32 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 55 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.44 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 28 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.64 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 30 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (Mex$ 629) | Mex$ 128 | + 392% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 70% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (Mex$ 856) | Mex$ 379 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (Mex$ 545) | Mex$ 138 | + 294% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (Mex$ 2,040) | Mex$ 1,217 | + 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (Mex$ 1,727) | Mex$ 744 | + 132% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (Mex$ 249) | Mex$ 103 | + 142% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.05 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 55 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.96 (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 45 | + 187% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €418 (Mex$ 9,004) | Mex$ 10,381 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (Mex$ 1.50) | Mex$ 2.32 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (Mex$ 1,006) | Mex$ 754 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 52 | + 198% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Finland is 89% more expensive than in Mexico
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