Cost of living in Finland compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 5% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (AU$18) | AU$18 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (AU$13) | AU$12 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.73 (AU$9) | AU$5.98 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 (AU$1.97) | AU$1.50 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.74 (AU$4.25) | AU$5.61 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.51 (AU$5.45) | AU$4.91 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (AU$3.87) | AU$4.71 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.09 (AU$1.69) | AU$3.18 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.71 (AU$4.20) | AU$5.33 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (AU$20) | AU$18 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.89 (AU$4.48) | AU$2.91 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.96 (AU$3.04) | AU$2.61 | + 17% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 14% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,749 (AU$2,712) | AU$3,133 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,181 (AU$1,831) | AU$2,144 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €65 (AU$101) | AU$207 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,200 (AU$1,860) | AU$1,996 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €856 (AU$1,327) | AU$1,494 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €72 (AU$111) | AU$178 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 (AU$21) | AU$57 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €365 (AU$565) | AU$467 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 (AU$156) | AU$237 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$12 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €34 (AU$53) | AU$31 | + 70% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 15% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (AU$117) | AU$100 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (AU$41) | AU$65 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €69 (AU$107) | AU$137 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (AU$173) | AU$140 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 20% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,743 (AU$43,021) | AU$28,183 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (AU$2.41) | AU$1.37 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €56 (AU$87) | AU$159 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 56% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €30 (AU$47) | AU$8 | + 451% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (AU$17) | AU$15 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (AU$131) | AU$69 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.32 (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.93 (AU$4.54) | AU$4.79 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.32 (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (AU$2.12) | AU$3.24 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 (AU$3.30) | AU$3.72 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (AU$40) | AU$28 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 19% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (AU$59) | AU$57 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €27 (AU$41) | AU$36 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €87 (AU$136) | AU$219 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (AU$103) | AU$89 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (AU$19) | AU$17 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.74 (AU$7) | AU$4.51 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (AU$10) | AU$9 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €471 (AU$730) | AU$649 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (AU$0.11) | AU$0.51 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (AU$63) | AU$69 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (AU$13) | AU$36 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,730 prices entered by 470 different people.
Cost of living in Finland is 11% cheaper than in Australia
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