Cost of living in Aland Islands compared to United States
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| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aland Islands is 15% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Aland Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €23 ($24) | $22 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €13 ($14) | $12 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.91 ($5.30) | $5.80 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 ($1.04) | $1.10 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.34 ($3.61) | $5.29 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 ($2.36) | $4.87 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 ($6) | $7 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.28 ($1.39) | $4.25 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 ($1.74) | $2.31 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.23 ($3.48) | $3.56 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 ($13) | $18 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.73 ($2.94) | $2.93 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 ($1.44) | $3.16 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Aland Islands is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Aland Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,282 ($1,383) | $3,246 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,127 ($1,216) | $2,447 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 ($108) | $230 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €723 ($780) | $2,252 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €623 ($672) | $1,656 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €55 ($59) | $165 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 ($32) | $63 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €500 ($539) | $255 | + 112% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 ($129) | $145 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.00 ($4.31) | $15 | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €25 ($27) | $34 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Aland Islands is 33% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Aland Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 ($108) | $58 | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €60 ($64) | $51 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 ($109) | $105 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 ($128) | $142 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Aland Islands is 12% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Aland Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,000 ($21,574) | $30,848 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €4.40 ($4.75) | $0.95 | + 402% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 ($43) | $87 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Aland Islands is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Aland Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($7) | $9 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $21 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 ($32) | $163 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.78 ($4.08) | $9 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.45 ($4.80) | $5.25 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.42 ($3.69) | $7 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.73 ($1.87) | $5.12 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 ($3.24) | $2.34 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 ($24) | $31 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Aland Islands is 29% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Aland Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 ($65) | $61 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 ($27) | $30 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 ($32) | $230 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 ($86) | $104 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 ($14) | $15 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.00 ($5.39) | $5.86 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 ($7) | $8 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €550 ($593) | $490 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 ($0.11) | $0.54 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 ($65) | $72 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 ($10) | $11 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,501 prices entered by 1,983 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2025.
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Cost of living in Aland Islands is 31% cheaper than in United States
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