Cost of living in Finland compared to Australia
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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Finland | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (AU$19) | AU$21 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (AU$14) | AU$13 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (AU$10) | AU$6 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 (AU$2.07) | AU$1.71 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.96 (AU$4.61) | AU$6 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.50 (AU$5.45) | AU$7 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.98 (AU$9) | AU$8 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.38 (AU$3.71) | AU$4.46 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.12 (AU$1.75) | AU$3.25 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.42 (AU$3.77) | AU$5.86 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (AU$23) | AU$19 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.11 (AU$4.84) | AU$3.71 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.24 (AU$3.49) | AU$2.74 | + 27% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 13% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Finland | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,709 (AU$2,661) | AU$2,993 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,260 (AU$1,962) | AU$2,138 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €125 (AU$194) | AU$264 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,292 (AU$2,011) | AU$2,001 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,086 (AU$1,691) | AU$1,548 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €62 (AU$96) | AU$219 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (AU$31) | AU$74 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €387 (AU$603) | AU$542 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (AU$143) | AU$325 | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (AU$14) | AU$13 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €33 (AU$52) | AU$35 | + 48% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 20% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Finland | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €94 (AU$146) | AU$106 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €49 (AU$77) | AU$73 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (AU$147) | AU$152 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €181 (AU$282) | AU$165 | + 70% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 21% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Finland | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,473 (AU$42,773) | AU$32,133 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.19 (AU$3.42) | AU$2.00 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (AU$96) | AU$167 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 52% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Finland | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €30 (AU$47) | AU$10 | + 356% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$20 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €113 (AU$175) | AU$75 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.20 (AU$8) | AU$6 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.09 (AU$4.82) | AU$5.12 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.49 (AU$5.43) | AU$5.83 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.78 (AU$2.77) | AU$3.48 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.49 (AU$2.31) | AU$3.63 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (AU$44) | AU$32 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 6% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Finland | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €55 (AU$86) | AU$63 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €30 (AU$46) | AU$39 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €128 (AU$199) | AU$210 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €117 (AU$182) | AU$105 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (AU$19) | AU$18 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.15 (AU$6) | AU$4.99 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (AU$10) | AU$9 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €497 (AU$773) | AU$645 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (AU$0.11) | AU$0.24 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (AU$78) | AU$74 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (AU$14) | AU$41 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,776 prices entered by 418 different people.
Cost of living in Finland is 5% cheaper than in Australia
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