- Cost of Living
- Finland
- Switzerland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Finland compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 37% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (CHF 14) | CHF 25 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 13 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.50 (CHF 6) | CHF 13 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (CHF 1.18) | CHF 1.68 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.46 (CHF 2.78) | CHF 7 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.13 (CHF 3.52) | CHF 4.00 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.25 (CHF 5.92) | CHF 11 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (CHF 2.51) | CHF 3.87 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.95 (CHF 1.07) | CHF 3.00 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.38 (CHF 2.68) | CHF 2.21 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (CHF 15) | CHF 15 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.58 (CHF 2.91) | CHF 2.47 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.52 (CHF 1.71) | CHF 2.50 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 30% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,847 (CHF 2,081) | CHF 2,894 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,320 (CHF 1,487) | CHF 2,232 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €73 (CHF 82) | CHF 199 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,107 (CHF 1,247) | CHF 1,809 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €775 (CHF 873) | CHF 1,300 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €55 (CHF 62) | CHF 152 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €17 (CHF 19) | CHF 46 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €400 (CHF 451) | CHF 534 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (CHF 97) | CHF 166 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 17 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €34 (CHF 38) | CHF 29 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 21% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €90 (CHF 102) | CHF 114 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (CHF 36) | CHF 48 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (CHF 105) | CHF 135 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €133 (CHF 150) | CHF 185 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 18% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,689 (CHF 30,073) | CHF 27,425 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (CHF 1.73) | CHF 1.88 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €53 (CHF 60) | CHF 88 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 33% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 13 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (CHF 15) | CHF 33 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (CHF 79) | CHF 115 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.25 (CHF 4.79) | CHF 5.98 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.90 (CHF 4.39) | CHF 4.61 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.32 (CHF 3.74) | CHF 4.25 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.44 (CHF 1.62) | CHF 3.13 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.64 (CHF 1.84) | CHF 3.34 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (CHF 33) | CHF 44 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 31% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (CHF 45) | CHF 70 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (CHF 28) | CHF 38 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (CHF 107) | CHF 149 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €79 (CHF 90) | CHF 106 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (CHF 12) | CHF 17 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.08 (CHF 4.60) | CHF 5.05 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.74 (CHF 6) | CHF 7 | - 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €449 (CHF 506) | CHF 497 | + 2% | |
| 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 | €49 (CHF 56) | CHF 91 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 8 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Finland is 29% cheaper than in Switzerland
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