- Cost of Living
- Finland
- Switzerland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Finland compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 36% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (CHF 15) | CHF 25 | - 42% | |
| 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 | €5.39 (CHF 6) | CHF 14 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.11 (CHF 1.26) | CHF 1.69 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.76 (CHF 3.14) | CHF 7 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.10 (CHF 3.53) | CHF 4.19 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.74 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.30 (CHF 2.61) | CHF 3.82 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.11 (CHF 1.27) | CHF 2.92 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.18 (CHF 2.48) | CHF 2.48 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (CHF 16) | CHF 16 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.90 (CHF 3.30) | CHF 2.51 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.67 (CHF 1.91) | CHF 2.44 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 31% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,944 (CHF 2,214) | CHF 2,865 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,253 (CHF 1,427) | CHF 2,348 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €83 (CHF 95) | CHF 178 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,032 (CHF 1,175) | CHF 1,922 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €735 (CHF 837) | CHF 1,470 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €42 (CHF 48) | CHF 137 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €16 (CHF 19) | CHF 45 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €442 (CHF 504) | CHF 550 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €89 (CHF 102) | CHF 184 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 18 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €34 (CHF 38) | CHF 29 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 21% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €90 (CHF 102) | CHF 116 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (CHF 38) | CHF 52 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (CHF 107) | CHF 130 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €129 (CHF 147) | CHF 174 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 15% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,285 (CHF 31,069) | CHF 28,020 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (CHF 1.73) | CHF 1.84 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €55 (CHF 63) | CHF 87 | - 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) | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (CHF 15) | CHF 34 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €74 (CHF 84) | CHF 124 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.16 (CHF 4.74) | CHF 7 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.73 (CHF 4.25) | CHF 4.67 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 (CHF 3.31) | CHF 4.28 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.45 (CHF 1.65) | CHF 2.97 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.65 (CHF 1.88) | CHF 3.33 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €31 (CHF 36) | CHF 46 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 32% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (CHF 46) | CHF 70 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (CHF 29) | CHF 37 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €93 (CHF 106) | CHF 124 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €77 (CHF 88) | CHF 112 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (CHF 12) | CHF 17 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.96 (CHF 4.51) | CHF 5.27 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.52 (CHF 6) | CHF 7 | - 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €487 (CHF 554) | CHF 532 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (CHF 0.08) | CHF 0.37 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (CHF 59) | CHF 91 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 8 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Finland is 29% cheaper than in Switzerland
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