Cost of living in Aland Islands compared to United States
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| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aland Islands is 23% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($15) | $15 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 ($11) | $8 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6.00 ($7) | $4.32 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 ($1.45) | $0.88 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €6.00 ($7) | $2.98 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 ($4.45) | $4.01 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €24 ($27) | $6 | + 327% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 ($2.78) | $3.36 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.80 ($0.89) | $1.77 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.98 ($2.21) | $3.17 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 ($14) | $14 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.00 ($3.34) | $1.94 | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 ($2.23) | $2.04 | + 9% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Aland Islands is 32% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,000 ($1,113) | $2,266 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €850 ($946) | $1,626 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 ($111) | $177 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €775 ($862) | $1,625 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €500 ($556) | $1,155 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €50 ($56) | $109 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 ($33) | $47 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €500 ($556) | $298 | + 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 ($167) | $118 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.00 ($3.34) | $11 | - 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €40 ($45) | $22 | + 103% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Aland Islands is 39% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 ($111) | $49 | + 129% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 ($50) | $45 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 ($97) | $86 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €180 ($200) | $112 | + 80% | |
| Transportation | + 169% | |||
| Transportation in Aland Islands is 169% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,000 ($30,038) | $22,992 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 ($1.64) | $0.75 | + 118% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €240 ($267) | $81 | + 231% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Aland Islands is 20% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 ($11) | $7 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $20 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €100 ($111) | $110 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 ($5.56) | $7 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 ($4.17) | $3.55 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.00 ($5.56) | $5.08 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 ($4.45) | $3.57 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 ($4.45) | $1.83 | + 143% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 ($33) | $21 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Aland Islands is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 ($33) | $45 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €28 ($31) | $25 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €120 ($134) | $222 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €90 ($100) | $74 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 ($13) | $12 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.00 ($3.34) | $4.82 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6.00 ($7) | $5.79 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $395 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 ($56) | $52 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 ($12) | $8 | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 43,063 prices entered by 5,515 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
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Cost of living in Aland Islands is 33% more expensive than in United States
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