Cost of living in Finland compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 9% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Finland | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (AU$21) | AU$22 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (AU$18) | AU$16 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (AU$11) | AU$7 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.20 (AU$2.11) | AU$1.92 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.00 (AU$5.27) | AU$8 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.46 (AU$4.33) | AU$5.94 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.14 (AU$5.52) | AU$9 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.57 (AU$2.76) | AU$5.03 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.08 (AU$1.90) | AU$3.81 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.34 (AU$4.12) | AU$7 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (AU$21) | AU$22 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.66 (AU$4.66) | AU$3.97 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.18 (AU$2.08) | AU$2.57 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 49% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Finland | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,238 (AU$2,174) | AU$3,994 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €760 (AU$1,335) | AU$2,720 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €59 (AU$103) | AU$251 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €721 (AU$1,266) | AU$2,834 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €565 (AU$993) | AU$2,188 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €36 (AU$63) | AU$190 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €13 (AU$23) | AU$66 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €326 (AU$573) | AU$780 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €82 (AU$144) | AU$219 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (AU$11) | AU$15 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €23 (AU$40) | AU$39 | + 0% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 37% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Finland | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €63 (AU$111) | AU$122 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €22 (AU$39) | AU$97 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (AU$111) | AU$170 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (AU$140) | AU$182 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 17% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Finland | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,420 (AU$39,391) | AU$39,643 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.69 (AU$2.98) | AU$1.95 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €56 (AU$98) | AU$141 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 14% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Finland | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.49 (AU$10) | AU$10 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (AU$16) | AU$23 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €41 (AU$72) | AU$82 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.35 (AU$5.89) | AU$8 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.62 (AU$6) | AU$5.28 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (AU$5.28) | AU$7 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.48 (AU$2.59) | AU$4.36 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.55 (AU$2.73) | AU$4.58 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (AU$36) | AU$39 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 45% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Finland | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (AU$47) | AU$74 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (AU$44) | AU$47 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €47 (AU$82) | AU$356 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (AU$101) | AU$141 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (AU$17) | AU$22 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.83 (AU$7) | AU$5.48 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (AU$12) | AU$12 | - 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €409 (AU$718) | AU$863 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (AU$0.14) | AU$0.77 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (AU$60) | AU$94 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (AU$17) | AU$45 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,473 prices entered by 261 different people.
Cost of living in Finland is 32% cheaper than in Australia
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