Cost of living in Finland compared to Bahamas
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| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 39% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Finland | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (B$13) | B$26 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (B$10) | B$9 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (B$7) | B$14 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.54 (B$1.66) | B$6.00 | - 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.44 (B$3.70) | B$6.00 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.43 (B$3.69) | B$4.07 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.85 (B$6) | B$5.04 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.52 (B$2.72) | B$8 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.15 (B$1.23) | B$1.32 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.50 (B$2.69) | B$4.19 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (B$16) | B$15 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.38 (B$3.63) | B$4.64 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.22 (B$2.39) | B$3.85 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 29% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Finland | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,882 (B$2,025) | B$2,744 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,200 (B$1,291) | B$1,697 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €179 (B$193) | B$355 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,127 (B$1,213) | B$2,091 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €763 (B$821) | B$754 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €63 (B$68) | B$219 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (B$26) | B$49 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €387 (B$417) | B$716 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (B$107) | B$256 | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (B$7) | B$11 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €33 (B$36) | B$15 | + 139% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 6% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Finland | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €97 (B$105) | B$100 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €60 (B$64) | B$74 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (B$106) | B$150 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €163 (B$175) | B$110 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is about the same as in Bahamas | ||||
| Finland | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,219 (B$30,357) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.12 (B$2.28) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €55 (B$59) | B$56 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 37% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Finland | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €18 (B$19) | B$5.71 | + 239% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (B$8) | B$23 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €113 (B$121) | B$114 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.20 (B$5.59) | B$8 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.08 (B$3.32) | B$10 | - 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.61 (B$3.88) | B$14 | - 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.92 (B$2.06) | B$6.00 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.73 (B$1.86) | B$8 | - 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €31 (B$34) | B$20 | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 46% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Finland | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (B$54) | B$92 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €29 (B$32) | B$60 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €128 (B$138) | B$43 | + 219% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €117 (B$126) | B$150 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (B$13) | B$24 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.32 (B$4.65) | B$4.88 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (B$8) | B$7 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €486 (B$522) | B$1,200 | - 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (B$0.08) | B$0.73 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (B$53) | B$113 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (B$9) | B$10 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Finland is 28% cheaper than in Bahamas
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