Cost of living in Finland compared to Switzerland
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| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 36% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Finland | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (CHF 12) | CHF 26 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 15 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.54 (CHF 1.54) | CHF 1.72 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.44 (CHF 3.43) | CHF 8 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.43 (CHF 3.42) | CHF 4.26 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.85 (CHF 5.83) | CHF 12 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.13 (CHF 2.13) | CHF 3.76 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.15 (CHF 1.14) | CHF 2.39 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.50 (CHF 2.49) | CHF 1.87 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (CHF 15) | CHF 15 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.38 (CHF 3.36) | CHF 2.50 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.22 (CHF 2.21) | CHF 2.68 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 40% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Finland | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,796 (CHF 1,790) | CHF 3,102 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,200 (CHF 1,196) | CHF 2,354 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €179 (CHF 179) | CHF 189 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,127 (CHF 1,123) | CHF 1,763 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €763 (CHF 760) | CHF 1,318 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €63 (CHF 63) | CHF 101 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €17 (CHF 17) | CHF 54 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €387 (CHF 386) | CHF 479 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (CHF 99) | CHF 106 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €33 (CHF 33) | CHF 32 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is about the same as in Switzerland | ||||
| Finland | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €97 (CHF 97) | CHF 101 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €51 (CHF 51) | CHF 44 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (CHF 98) | CHF 116 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €163 (CHF 162) | CHF 161 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 20% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Finland | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,283 (CHF 28,182) | CHF 31,963 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.12 (CHF 2.12) | CHF 1.97 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €55 (CHF 55) | CHF 79 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 34% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Finland | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €18 (CHF 18) | CHF 15 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 35 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €113 (CHF 112) | CHF 130 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.20 (CHF 5.18) | CHF 5.29 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.08 (CHF 3.07) | CHF 4.05 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.61 (CHF 3.59) | CHF 4.98 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.92 (CHF 1.91) | CHF 2.82 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.73 (CHF 1.73) | CHF 3.07 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €31 (CHF 31) | CHF 49 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 32% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Finland | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (CHF 50) | CHF 64 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €29 (CHF 29) | CHF 36 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €128 (CHF 128) | CHF 85 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €77 (CHF 77) | CHF 116 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (CHF 12) | CHF 17 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.32 (CHF 4.31) | CHF 4.65 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 6 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €486 (CHF 484) | CHF 813 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (CHF 0.07) | CHF 0.28 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (CHF 55) | CHF 91 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 9 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2023.
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Cost of living in Finland is 31% cheaper than in Switzerland
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