Cost of living in Finland compared to United States
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| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 15% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Finland | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($14) | $20 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 ($10) | $10 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 ($7) | $5.68 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.37 ($1.49) | $1.08 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.39 ($3.69) | $5.04 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.58 ($3.90) | $4.64 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.06 ($5.51) | $7 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 ($2.52) | $4.47 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.15 ($1.25) | $2.32 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.54 ($2.77) | $3.12 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 ($16) | $16 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.95 ($3.21) | $2.91 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.74 ($1.89) | $2.78 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Finland | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,893 ($2,061) | $3,078 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,419 ($1,544) | $2,360 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €134 ($146) | $222 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €985 ($1,073) | $2,070 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €747 ($813) | $1,573 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €63 ($69) | $144 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 ($16) | $66 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €244 ($266) | $301 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 ($131) | $143 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 ($11) | $14 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €36 ($39) | $31 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 34% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Finland | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €98 ($107) | $58 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €56 ($61) | $51 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €106 ($115) | $97 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €164 ($179) | $135 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Finland | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,970 ($31,539) | $28,104 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.02 ($2.19) | $1.03 | + 113% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €61 ($67) | $81 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 17% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Finland | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €18 ($20) | $9 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 ($8) | $23 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €127 ($138) | $142 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.53 ($4.93) | $9 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.33 ($3.63) | $4.75 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.34 ($3.64) | $6 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.98 ($2.16) | $4.81 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 ($2.18) | $2.26 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 ($28) | $29 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 21% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Finland | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 ($43) | $57 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €32 ($35) | $29 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €154 ($168) | $226 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 ($78) | $96 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 ($13) | $14 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.00 ($5.44) | $5.44 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 ($7) | $7 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €486 ($529) | $610 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 ($0.08) | $0.22 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 ($47) | $66 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 ($11) | $10 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Finland is 19% cheaper than in United States
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