Cost of living in Finland compared to Switzerland
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Food | - 37% | |||
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Food in Finland is 37% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Finland | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (CHF 15) | CHF 27 | - 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (CHF 11) | CHF 16 | - 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (CHF 5.79) | CHF 11 | - 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.46 (CHF 1.41) | CHF 1.81 | - 22% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.21 (CHF 3.10) | CHF 8 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.58 (CHF 3.45) | CHF 4.50 | - 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.87 (CHF 4.70) | CHF 10 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.11 (CHF 2.03) | CHF 4.33 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.25 (CHF 1.20) | CHF 2.27 | - 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.71 (CHF 2.61) | CHF 2.33 | + 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €16 (CHF 16) | CHF 13 | + 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.95 (CHF 2.84) | CHF 2.87 | - 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.57 (CHF 1.52) | CHF 2.35 | - 35% | |
Housing | - 43% | |||
Housing in Finland is 43% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Finland | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,922 (CHF 1,853) | CHF 3,527 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,422 (CHF 1,371) | CHF 2,866 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €86 (CHF 83) | CHF 205 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,239 (CHF 1,194) | CHF 2,179 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €893 (CHF 861) | CHF 1,557 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €55 (CHF 53) | CHF 94 | - 44% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (CHF 14) | CHF 53 | - 73% | |
40” flat screen tv | €378 (CHF 365) | CHF 305 | + 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (CHF 116) | CHF 116 | + 0% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (CHF 10) | CHF 17 | - 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €40 (CHF 39) | CHF 30 | + 29% | |
Clothes | - 15% | |||
Clothes in Finland is 15% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Finland | Switzerland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €98 (CHF 94) | CHF 111 | - 15% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €56 (CHF 54) | CHF 64 | - 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €106 (CHF 102) | CHF 118 | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €164 (CHF 158) | CHF 184 | - 14% | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Finland is 19% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Finland | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,970 (CHF 27,928) | CHF 36,492 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.00 (CHF 1.93) | CHF 1.84 | + 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €62 (CHF 59) | CHF 78 | - 24% | |
Personal Care | - 43% | |||
Personal Care in Finland is 43% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Finland | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €18 (CHF 17) | CHF 13 | + 39% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (CHF 7) | CHF 26 | - 72% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €127 (CHF 122) | CHF 211 | - 42% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.43 (CHF 3.30) | CHF 5.94 | - 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.34 (CHF 3.22) | CHF 4.15 | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.67 (CHF 3.54) | CHF 7 | - 48% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.05 (CHF 1.98) | CHF 4.35 | - 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.51 (CHF 1.45) | CHF 4.98 | - 71% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (CHF 23) | CHF 58 | - 61% | |
Entertainment | - 39% | |||
Entertainment in Finland is 39% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Finland | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (CHF 37) | CHF 71 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €30 (CHF 29) | CHF 39 | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €130 (CHF 126) | CHF 101 | + 24% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €86 (CHF 83) | CHF 125 | - 34% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (CHF 12) | CHF 17 | - 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.60 (CHF 4.44) | CHF 5.21 | - 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 7 | + 4% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €486 (CHF 468) | CHF 434 | + 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (CHF 0.07) | CHF 0.33 | - 79% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (CHF 36) | CHF 88 | - 59% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (CHF 10) | CHF 9 | + 10% | |
TOTAL | - 36% |
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
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Cost of living in Finland is 36% cheaper than in Switzerland
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