Cost of living in Finland compared to Argentina
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| Food | + 174% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 174% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (ARS $1,256) | ARS $653 | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (ARS $900) | ARS $471 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.84 (ARS $642) | ARS $155 | + 314% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (ARS $139) | ARS $68 | + 103% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.76 (ARS $303) | ARS $146 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.57 (ARS $392) | ARS $89 | + 341% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (ARS $679) | ARS $281 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.49 (ARS $273) | ARS $108 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.09 (ARS $119) | ARS $51 | + 133% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.73 (ARS $300) | ARS $82 | + 265% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (ARS $1,430) | ARS $285 | + 401% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.93 (ARS $322) | ARS $146 | + 121% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.96 (ARS $215) | ARS $39 | + 448% | |
| Housing | + 298% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 298% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,776 (ARS $195,120) | ARS $37,798 | + 416% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,178 (ARS $129,400) | ARS $24,587 | + 426% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €62 (ARS $6,817) | ARS $4,391 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,218 (ARS $133,874) | ARS $26,136 | + 412% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €874 (ARS $96,018) | ARS $16,960 | + 466% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €77 (ARS $8,413) | ARS $3,525 | + 139% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 (ARS $1,518) | ARS $1,430 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €378 (ARS $41,549) | ARS $36,253 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €85 (ARS $9,376) | ARS $15,909 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (ARS $801) | ARS $360 | + 122% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €36 (ARS $3,937) | ARS $269 | + 1363% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 47% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (ARS $9,423) | ARS $4,032 | + 134% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (ARS $2,972) | ARS $2,632 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €69 (ARS $7,556) | ARS $7,400 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (ARS $12,268) | ARS $6,152 | + 99% | |
| Transportation | + 128% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 128% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,743 (ARS $3,048,527) | ARS $2,083,020 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (ARS $170) | ARS $72 | + 138% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €55 (ARS $6,092) | ARS $1,618 | + 276% | |
| Personal Care | + 253% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 253% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €30 (ARS $3,297) | ARS $295 | + 1018% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (ARS $1,181) | ARS $626 | + 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (ARS $9,287) | ARS $1,226 | + 658% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.32 (ARS $474) | ARS $271 | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.93 (ARS $322) | ARS $169 | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.32 (ARS $474) | ARS $224 | + 111% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (ARS $150) | ARS $118 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 (ARS $234) | ARS $132 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (ARS $3,078) | ARS $517 | + 496% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 88% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (ARS $4,197) | ARS $1,381 | + 204% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €26 (ARS $2,826) | ARS $694 | + 307% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €87 (ARS $9,604) | ARS $2,324 | + 313% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (ARS $7,321) | ARS $2,303 | + 218% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (ARS $1,358) | ARS $425 | + 219% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.74 (ARS $521) | ARS $169 | + 208% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (ARS $712) | ARS $161 | + 343% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €471 (ARS $51,728) | ARS $67,248 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (ARS $8) | ARS $19 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (ARS $4,448) | ARS $2,055 | + 116% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (ARS $926) | ARS $180 | + 413% | |
| TOTAL | + 167% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Finland is 167% more expensive than in Argentina
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