- Cost of Living
- Finland
- Switzerland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Finland compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 33% 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 9) | CHF 14 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.46 (CHF 6) | CHF 13 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 (CHF 1.25) | CHF 1.78 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.90 (CHF 3.35) | CHF 7 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.13 (CHF 3.61) | CHF 4.55 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.31 (CHF 2.67) | CHF 3.84 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.03 (CHF 1.19) | CHF 2.90 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.19 (CHF 2.52) | CHF 2.50 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (CHF 16) | CHF 16 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.81 (CHF 3.24) | CHF 2.62 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.90 (CHF 2.19) | CHF 2.33 | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 34% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,861 (CHF 2,148) | CHF 2,965 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,216 (CHF 1,404) | CHF 2,407 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €81 (CHF 94) | CHF 172 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,000 (CHF 1,155) | CHF 1,872 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €740 (CHF 855) | CHF 1,528 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €42 (CHF 48) | CHF 129 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €18 (CHF 20) | CHF 48 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €459 (CHF 529) | CHF 540 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (CHF 106) | CHF 172 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.29 (CHF 6) | CHF 18 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €31 (CHF 36) | CHF 29 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 20% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (CHF 96) | CHF 109 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (CHF 42) | CHF 55 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (CHF 108) | CHF 127 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 (CHF 139) | CHF 191 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 12% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,983 (CHF 32,305) | CHF 26,060 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (CHF 1.71) | CHF 1.77 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €53 (CHF 62) | CHF 86 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 34% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.82 (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (CHF 18) | CHF 35 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €73 (CHF 84) | CHF 116 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.50 (CHF 5.19) | CHF 7 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.77 (CHF 4.35) | CHF 5.12 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.52 (CHF 2.91) | CHF 5.42 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.44 (CHF 1.66) | CHF 3.28 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.10 (CHF 2.43) | CHF 3.87 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (CHF 34) | CHF 44 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 29% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (CHF 44) | CHF 73 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (CHF 28) | CHF 38 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €119 (CHF 137) | CHF 133 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €79 (CHF 91) | CHF 113 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (CHF 12) | CHF 17 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.87 (CHF 4.47) | CHF 5.25 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.64 (CHF 7) | CHF 7 | - 7% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €495 (CHF 571) | CHF 528 | + 8% | |
| 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 | €53 (CHF 62) | CHF 94 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 8 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Finland is 28% cheaper than in Switzerland
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