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- Aland Islands
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Cost of living in Aland Islands compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aland Islands is 7% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 ($14) | $14 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $8 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6.00 ($7) | $4.50 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.50 ($1.70) | $0.88 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.60 ($2.95) | $3.21 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 ($4.54) | $3.92 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 ($7) | $6 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.00 ($3.41) | $3.35 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.80 ($0.91) | $1.60 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.98 ($2.25) | $3.70 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 ($14) | $15 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €3.00 ($3.41) | $1.92 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 ($2.27) | $2.16 | + 5% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Aland Islands is 27% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,000 ($1,135) | $2,046 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €850 ($965) | $1,553 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 ($114) | $177 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €775 ($880) | $1,534 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €500 ($568) | $1,101 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €50 ($57) | $119 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 ($33) | $48 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €500 ($568) | $323 | + 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 ($170) | $119 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.00 ($3.41) | $11 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €40 ($45) | $22 | + 105% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Aland Islands is 42% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €100 ($114) | $47 | + 141% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €45 ($51) | $44 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 ($99) | $86 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €180 ($204) | $114 | + 80% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Aland Islands is 17% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,000 ($30,653) | $22,309 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 ($1.67) | $0.78 | + 115% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 ($45) | $85 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Aland Islands is 5% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 ($11) | $7 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $18 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €100 ($114) | $111 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.00 ($5.68) | $7 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 ($4.26) | $3.45 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 ($3.41) | $5.12 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.90 ($2.16) | $3.48 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 ($3.41) | $1.85 | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 ($34) | $21 | + 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Aland Islands is 10% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 ($45) | $45 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 ($25) | $25 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €120 ($136) | $171 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 ($91) | $78 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 ($15) | $12 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.00 ($5.68) | $4.91 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 ($9) | $5.91 | + 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $421 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 ($68) | $52 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 ($9) | $8 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 20, 2019.
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Cost of living in Aland Islands is 8% cheaper than in United States
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