Cost of living in Finland compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 46% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Finland | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Mex$ 326) | Mex$ 299 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (Mex$ 257) | Mex$ 164 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 68 | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 28 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.34 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 45 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.82 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 33 | + 154% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.37 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 92 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.24 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 47 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.12 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 33 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.79 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 29 | + 114% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (Mex$ 333) | Mex$ 286 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.07 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 37 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.45 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 26 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 103% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 103% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Finland | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,765 (Mex$ 39,046) | Mex$ 21,303 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,403 (Mex$ 31,028) | Mex$ 11,079 | + 180% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €97 (Mex$ 2,141) | Mex$ 1,248 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,075 (Mex$ 23,792) | Mex$ 13,892 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €842 (Mex$ 18,620) | Mex$ 7,292 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €47 (Mex$ 1,030) | Mex$ 812 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €17 (Mex$ 385) | Mex$ 421 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €292 (Mex$ 6,468) | Mex$ 5,872 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €119 (Mex$ 2,631) | Mex$ 2,742 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (Mex$ 215) | Mex$ 120 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €39 (Mex$ 866) | Mex$ 119 | + 627% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 64% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Finland | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 (Mex$ 2,012) | Mex$ 965 | + 108% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (Mex$ 874) | Mex$ 666 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €122 (Mex$ 2,690) | Mex$ 1,707 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €144 (Mex$ 3,192) | Mex$ 1,377 | + 132% | |
| Transportation | + 91% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 91% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Finland | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,027 (Mex$ 664,258) | Mex$ 359,774 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.97 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 23 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €58 (Mex$ 1,286) | Mex$ 602 | + 114% | |
| Personal Care | + 100% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 100% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Finland | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (Mex$ 219) | Mex$ 83 | + 164% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €30 (Mex$ 664) | Mex$ 219 | + 202% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €99 (Mex$ 2,186) | Mex$ 715 | + 206% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.87 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 76 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.90 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 64 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.82 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 73 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.05 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 38 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 36 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (Mex$ 580) | Mex$ 284 | + 104% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 66% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Finland | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (Mex$ 939) | Mex$ 375 | + 150% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €32 (Mex$ 716) | Mex$ 166 | + 332% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €116 (Mex$ 2,561) | Mex$ 803 | + 219% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €79 (Mex$ 1,752) | Mex$ 860 | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (Mex$ 268) | Mex$ 185 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.63 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 88 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (Mex$ 172) | Mex$ 54 | + 220% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €714 (Mex$ 15,790) | Mex$ 10,900 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (Mex$ 1.61) | Mex$ 3.19 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (Mex$ 856) | Mex$ 944 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (Mex$ 229) | Mex$ 77 | + 198% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 11, 2024.
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Cost of living in Finland is 76% more expensive than in Mexico
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