- Cost of Living
- Finland
- Switzerland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Finland compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 34% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (CHF 15) | CHF 25 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.65 (CHF 6) | CHF 14 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (CHF 1.20) | CHF 1.71 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.58 (CHF 2.95) | CHF 8 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.30 (CHF 3.78) | CHF 4.10 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.51 (CHF 6) | CHF 12 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.28 (CHF 2.61) | CHF 3.91 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.96 (CHF 1.10) | CHF 3.00 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.30 (CHF 2.63) | CHF 2.45 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (CHF 16) | CHF 16 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.77 (CHF 3.17) | CHF 2.57 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.67 (CHF 1.91) | CHF 2.41 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 32% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,860 (CHF 2,129) | CHF 2,910 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,289 (CHF 1,475) | CHF 2,314 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €78 (CHF 90) | CHF 185 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,023 (CHF 1,170) | CHF 1,923 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €754 (CHF 862) | CHF 1,399 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €57 (CHF 65) | CHF 154 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €18 (CHF 20) | CHF 45 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €412 (CHF 471) | CHF 558 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €89 (CHF 102) | CHF 170 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 18 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €33 (CHF 38) | CHF 29 | + 28% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 20% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €91 (CHF 104) | CHF 115 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (CHF 39) | CHF 51 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (CHF 107) | CHF 131 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €129 (CHF 148) | CHF 187 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 16% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,448 (CHF 30,265) | CHF 27,410 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (CHF 1.75) | CHF 1.86 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €54 (CHF 61) | CHF 87 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 34% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (CHF 16) | CHF 31 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (CHF 82) | CHF 120 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.26 (CHF 4.88) | CHF 6 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.95 (CHF 4.52) | CHF 4.72 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.16 (CHF 3.62) | CHF 4.62 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.45 (CHF 1.66) | CHF 3.27 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.64 (CHF 1.88) | CHF 3.47 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (CHF 33) | CHF 45 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 31% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (CHF 45) | CHF 70 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (CHF 28) | CHF 37 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €91 (CHF 104) | CHF 132 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €79 (CHF 91) | CHF 110 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (CHF 12) | CHF 17 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.97 (CHF 4.55) | CHF 5.26 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.74 (CHF 7) | CHF 7 | - 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €473 (CHF 541) | CHF 518 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (CHF 0.08) | CHF 0.34 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (CHF 57) | CHF 93 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 8 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Finland is 29% cheaper than in Switzerland
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