Cost of living in Aland Islands compared to United States
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| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aland Islands is 6% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Aland Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €23 ($24) | $19 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €13 ($14) | $10 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.91 ($5.26) | $5.93 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 ($1.03) | $1.09 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.34 ($3.58) | $4.92 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 ($2.34) | $4.81 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 ($6) | $7 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.28 ($1.38) | $4.67 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 ($1.73) | $2.52 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.23 ($3.46) | $3.12 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 ($13) | $16 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.73 ($2.92) | $2.74 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 ($1.43) | $3.05 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Aland Islands is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Aland Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,282 ($1,372) | $2,985 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,127 ($1,207) | $2,210 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 ($107) | $219 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €723 ($774) | $1,960 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €623 ($667) | $1,472 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €55 ($58) | $149 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 ($32) | $63 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €500 ($535) | $295 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 ($128) | $136 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.00 ($4.28) | $14 | - 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €25 ($27) | $31 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Aland Islands is 43% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Aland Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 ($107) | $54 | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €60 ($64) | $45 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 ($108) | $93 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 ($127) | $121 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Aland Islands is 26% 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 ($21,415) | $27,744 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.30 ($2.46) | $1.06 | + 133% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 ($43) | $83 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Aland Islands is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Aland Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($7) | $8 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $21 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 ($32) | $139 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.78 ($4.05) | $8 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.45 ($4.76) | $4.85 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.42 ($3.66) | $6 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.73 ($1.86) | $4.78 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 ($3.21) | $2.24 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 ($24) | $28 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Aland Islands is 7% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Aland Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 ($64) | $55 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 ($27) | $28 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 ($32) | $200 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 ($86) | $89 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 ($14) | $13 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.00 ($5.35) | $5.23 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 ($7) | $6 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €550 ($589) | $556 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 ($0.11) | $0.20 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 ($64) | $59 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 ($9) | $10 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 22,062 prices entered by 2,821 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Aland Islands is 27% cheaper than in United States
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