Cost of living in New York City, United States vs Tampere, Finland
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| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New York City (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (€15) | €11 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (€8) | €8 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.91 (€4.94) | €5.48 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (€0.90) | €1.01 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.11 (€3.44) | €2.30 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.01 (€4.19) | €2.92 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€6) | €5.47 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.17 (€3.49) | €2.19 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.90 (€1.59) | €1.01 | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.37 (€3.65) | €2.13 | + 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (€14) | €14 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.26 (€1.89) | €2.78 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.15 (€2.63) | €1.49 | + 76% | |
| Housing | + 101% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 101% more expensive than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,802 (€3,181) | €1,464 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,690 (€2,251) | €961 | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $150 (€126) | €94 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,617 (€2,190) | €810 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,791 (€1,498) | €606 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $106 (€89) | €64 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $55 (€46) | €18 | + 161% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $304 (€254) | €438 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $243 (€204) | €85 | + 140% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (€11) | €8 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (€19) | €30 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (€50) | €76 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (€33) | €30 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $83 (€70) | €81 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $123 (€103) | €111 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,142 (€21,869) | €29,200 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (€0.68) | €1.47 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $128 (€107) | €49 | + 117% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $26 (€22) | €22 | + 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (€7) | €5.50 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (€20) | €16 | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $176 (€147) | €73 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (€7) | €4.74 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.62 (€3.86) | €3.04 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (€5.77) | €3.19 | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.84 (€4.05) | €1.60 | + 153% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.37 (€1.98) | €2.19 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (€26) | €24 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 (€53) | €43 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $33 (€28) | €25 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $402 (€337) | €79 | + 327% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $135 (€113) | €77 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 (€15) | €9 | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.29 (€4.42) | €4.04 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (€7) | €5.35 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $398 (€333) | €448 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.48 (€0.40) | €0.07 | + 459% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $93 (€78) | €53 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $15 (€13) | €6 | + 101% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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