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 | €12 (CHF 13) | CHF 26 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 15 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.73 (CHF 6) | CHF 13 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 (CHF 1.39) | CHF 1.62 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.74 (CHF 3.01) | CHF 7 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.51 (CHF 3.86) | CHF 3.73 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 11 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (CHF 2.74) | CHF 3.83 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.09 (CHF 1.20) | CHF 2.43 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.71 (CHF 2.97) | CHF 2.06 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (CHF 14) | CHF 15 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.89 (CHF 3.17) | CHF 2.62 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.96 (CHF 2.16) | CHF 2.49 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 26% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,749 (CHF 1,921) | CHF 2,627 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,181 (CHF 1,297) | CHF 2,176 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €65 (CHF 72) | CHF 167 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,200 (CHF 1,317) | CHF 1,619 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €856 (CHF 940) | CHF 1,180 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €72 (CHF 79) | CHF 94 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 (CHF 15) | CHF 41 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €365 (CHF 400) | CHF 400 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 (CHF 110) | CHF 137 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €34 (CHF 38) | CHF 28 | + 35% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 44% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (CHF 83) | CHF 113 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (CHF 29) | CHF 66 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €69 (CHF 76) | CHF 132 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (CHF 123) | CHF 170 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 15% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,743 (CHF 30,467) | CHF 28,438 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (CHF 1.71) | CHF 1.50 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €56 (CHF 61) | CHF 87 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 16% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €30 (CHF 33) | CHF 16 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (CHF 12) | CHF 24 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (CHF 93) | CHF 106 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.32 (CHF 4.74) | CHF 6 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.93 (CHF 3.22) | CHF 4.74 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.32 (CHF 4.74) | CHF 4.66 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (CHF 1.50) | CHF 3.91 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 (CHF 2.34) | CHF 4.67 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (CHF 28) | CHF 41 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 40% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (CHF 41) | CHF 78 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €27 (CHF 29) | CHF 36 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €87 (CHF 96) | CHF 246 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (CHF 73) | CHF 112 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (CHF 14) | CHF 17 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.74 (CHF 5.21) | CHF 5.19 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 7 | + 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €471 (CHF 517) | CHF 450 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (CHF 0.08) | CHF 0.36 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (CHF 44) | CHF 110 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 9 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Finland is 28% cheaper than in Switzerland
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