Cost of living in Aland Islands compared to United States
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| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aland Islands is 32% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($16) | $15 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 ($12) | $8 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6.00 ($7) | $4.27 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 ($1.58) | $0.88 | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €6.00 ($7) | $2.89 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 ($4.86) | $4.17 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €24 ($29) | $6 | + 371% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 ($3.04) | $3.46 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.80 ($0.97) | $1.76 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.98 ($2.41) | $3.12 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 ($16) | $14 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.00 ($3.64) | $1.99 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 ($2.43) | $2.20 | + 11% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Aland Islands is 28% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,000 ($1,215) | $2,202 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €850 ($1,032) | $1,580 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 ($121) | $179 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €775 ($941) | $1,539 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €500 ($607) | $1,144 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €50 ($61) | $114 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 ($36) | $52 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €500 ($607) | $272 | + 123% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 ($182) | $128 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.00 ($3.64) | $11 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €40 ($49) | $22 | + 119% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Aland Islands is 61% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 ($121) | $47 | + 159% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 ($55) | $42 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 ($106) | $86 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €180 ($219) | $107 | + 104% | |
| Transportation | + 215% | |||
| Transportation in Aland Islands is 215% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,000 ($32,794) | $23,610 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 ($1.79) | $0.67 | + 168% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €240 ($292) | $73 | + 298% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Aland Islands is 29% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 ($12) | $7 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $17 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €100 ($121) | $111 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 ($6) | $7 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 ($4.55) | $3.47 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.00 ($6) | $4.88 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 ($4.86) | $3.66 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 ($4.86) | $1.82 | + 167% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 ($36) | $22 | + 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Aland Islands is 10% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 ($36) | $47 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €28 ($34) | $25 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €120 ($146) | $199 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €90 ($109) | $78 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 ($15) | $12 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.00 ($3.64) | $4.93 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6.00 ($7) | $5.64 | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $425 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 ($61) | $49 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 ($13) | $8 | + 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 32,151 prices entered by 4,147 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Aland Islands is 46% more expensive than in United States
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