Cost of living in Aland Islands compared to United States
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| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aland Islands is 14% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Aland Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 ($16) | $17 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 ($13) | $9 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.75 ($3.96) | $5.07 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 ($0.97) | $0.99 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.64 ($2.79) | $3.33 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.32 ($1.40) | $4.43 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 ($6) | $7 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.59 ($1.68) | $3.93 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.20 ($1.27) | $1.92 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.50 ($3.70) | $3.30 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 ($13) | $16 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.40 ($2.54) | $2.26 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.69 ($1.79) | $2.47 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Aland Islands is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Aland Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,200 ($1,268) | $2,508 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €980 ($1,036) | $1,960 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 ($106) | $206 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €750 ($793) | $1,778 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €650 ($687) | $1,342 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €60 ($63) | $139 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 ($37) | $56 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €500 ($528) | $300 | + 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 ($159) | $135 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.00 ($3.17) | $12 | - 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €20 ($21) | $27 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Aland Islands is 30% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Aland Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 ($94) | $51 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €59 ($62) | $46 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 ($95) | $92 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 ($85) | $120 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Aland Islands is 4% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Aland Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,000 ($28,537) | $25,474 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $1.06 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $77 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Aland Islands is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Aland Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($7) | $7 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $19 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 ($32) | $125 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.45 ($2.59) | $7 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.49 ($2.63) | $4.17 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.79 ($2.95) | $5.50 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.99 ($2.10) | $4.18 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 ($4.23) | $2.05 | + 107% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 ($32) | $25 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Aland Islands is 8% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Aland Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 ($63) | $49 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 ($25) | $27 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €120 ($127) | $196 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €90 ($95) | $83 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 ($13) | $13 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.00 ($5.28) | $5.19 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 ($7) | $6 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €550 ($581) | $499 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 ($0.11) | $0.17 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 ($63) | $53 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 ($9) | $9 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,207 prices entered by 2,615 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Aland Islands is 22% cheaper than in United States
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