Cost of living in Finland compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 93% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (Mex$ 288) | Mex$ 220 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Mex$ 209) | Mex$ 122 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.93 (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 55 | + 176% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 21 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.67 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 35 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.63 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 24 | + 282% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 72 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.36 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 40 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.03 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 24 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.49 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 24 | + 159% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (Mex$ 353) | Mex$ 232 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.07 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 30 | + 159% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.95 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 20 | + 142% | |
| Housing | + 193% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 193% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,922 (Mex$ 48,729) | Mex$ 18,734 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,176 (Mex$ 29,816) | Mex$ 8,601 | + 247% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €81 (Mex$ 2,047) | Mex$ 1,007 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,187 (Mex$ 30,107) | Mex$ 10,176 | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €935 (Mex$ 23,698) | Mex$ 5,160 | + 359% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €145 (Mex$ 3,667) | Mex$ 697 | + 426% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 (Mex$ 366) | Mex$ 383 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (Mex$ 10,136) | Mex$ 6,718 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (Mex$ 2,678) | Mex$ 2,051 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 100 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €36 (Mex$ 908) | Mex$ 91 | + 902% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 44% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (Mex$ 2,200) | Mex$ 847 | + 160% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €24 (Mex$ 600) | Mex$ 652 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €72 (Mex$ 1,827) | Mex$ 1,522 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (Mex$ 2,831) | Mex$ 1,118 | + 153% | |
| Transportation | + 117% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 117% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,262 (Mex$ 691,231) | Mex$ 348,641 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 19 | + 102% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €56 (Mex$ 1,417) | Mex$ 538 | + 163% | |
| Personal Care | + 176% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 176% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €30 (Mex$ 761) | Mex$ 81 | + 836% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (Mex$ 273) | Mex$ 180 | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (Mex$ 2,143) | Mex$ 523 | + 310% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.32 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 80 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.93 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 50 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.32 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 56 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 30 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 29 | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (Mex$ 710) | Mex$ 186 | + 282% | |
| Entertainment | + 123% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 123% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (Mex$ 1,017) | Mex$ 309 | + 229% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €27 (Mex$ 673) | Mex$ 149 | + 352% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €87 (Mex$ 2,216) | Mex$ 849 | + 161% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (Mex$ 1,689) | Mex$ 684 | + 147% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (Mex$ 313) | Mex$ 126 | + 149% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.58 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 72 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 39 | + 318% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €471 (Mex$ 11,936) | Mex$ 10,499 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 2.90 | + 132% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €63 (Mex$ 1,604) | Mex$ 986 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (Mex$ 212) | Mex$ 62 | + 245% | |
| TOTAL | + 130% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Finland is 130% more expensive than in Mexico
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