Cost of living in Finland compared to United States
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| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 13% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Finland | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 ($15) | $20 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 ($12) | $12 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 ($7) | $5.39 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 ($1.41) | $1.05 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.91 ($4.14) | $4.48 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.51 ($3.72) | $4.44 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.38 ($4.63) | $7 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.11 ($2.23) | $3.87 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.15 ($1.22) | $2.05 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.84 ($3.00) | $3.78 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 ($16) | $17 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.95 ($3.12) | $2.85 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.73 ($1.83) | $2.63 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Finland | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,694 ($1,792) | $2,821 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,148 ($1,215) | $2,118 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €88 ($93) | $220 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €924 ($978) | $2,046 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €773 ($817) | $1,514 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €38 ($40) | $156 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €17 ($18) | $61 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €343 ($363) | $266 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €122 ($129) | $150 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 ($8) | $14 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €38 ($41) | $32 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 6% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Finland | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 ($89) | $56 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 ($39) | $54 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 ($102) | $102 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 ($116) | $138 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 7% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Finland | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,738 ($30,403) | $29,911 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 ($1.98) | $0.94 | + 111% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €57 ($61) | $79 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Finland | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 ($9) | $9 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 ($18) | $23 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €78 ($83) | $169 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.97 ($4.20) | $9 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.95 ($3.12) | $5.09 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.77 ($3.99) | $7 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.62 ($1.71) | $4.86 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.29 ($2.42) | $2.38 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 ($28) | $29 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 7% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Finland | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 ($49) | $60 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €30 ($32) | $29 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €75 ($79) | $208 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €87 ($92) | $99 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 ($13) | $14 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.41 ($4.67) | $5.79 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 ($8) | $7 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €615 ($650) | $464 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.46 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 ($46) | $64 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 ($11) | $10 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Finland is 23% cheaper than in United States
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