Cost of living in Finland compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 119% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 119% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Finland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (R$ 92) | R$ 37 | + 145% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (R$ 70) | R$ 36 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (R$ 41) | R$ 12 | + 257% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.34 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.46 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.00 (R$ 25) | R$ 13 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.48 (R$ 22) | R$ 8 | + 176% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.40 (R$ 28) | R$ 25 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.99 (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.23 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.03 (R$ 19) | R$ 6 | + 211% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (R$ 95) | R$ 46 | + 106% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.79 (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.62 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.46 | + 127% | |
| Housing | + 132% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 132% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Finland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,771 (R$ 11,074) | R$ 3,970 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,209 (R$ 7,561) | R$ 2,569 | + 194% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €88 (R$ 547) | R$ 753 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,021 (R$ 6,385) | R$ 2,932 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €828 (R$ 5,178) | R$ 1,928 | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €38 (R$ 239) | R$ 551 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (R$ 92) | R$ 96 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €348 (R$ 2,173) | R$ 1,817 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €119 (R$ 743) | R$ 632 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (R$ 48) | R$ 30 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €38 (R$ 240) | R$ 21 | + 1019% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 23% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Finland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (R$ 526) | R$ 265 | + 99% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (R$ 228) | R$ 272 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (R$ 601) | R$ 395 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (R$ 686) | R$ 320 | + 114% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 55% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Finland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,738 (R$ 179,698) | R$ 114,865 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.88 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.98 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €59 (R$ 367) | R$ 242 | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 78% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Finland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (R$ 51) | R$ 22 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (R$ 104) | R$ 45 | + 128% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €78 (R$ 488) | R$ 279 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.97 (R$ 25) | R$ 24 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.95 (R$ 18) | R$ 13 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.77 (R$ 24) | R$ 20 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.77 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.26 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.72 | + 148% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (R$ 151) | R$ 57 | + 166% | |
| Entertainment | + 94% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 94% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Finland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (R$ 260) | R$ 114 | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €30 (R$ 190) | R$ 59 | + 220% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €75 (R$ 470) | R$ 209 | + 125% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €87 (R$ 546) | R$ 238 | + 129% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (R$ 76) | R$ 32 | + 136% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.41 (R$ 28) | R$ 16 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (R$ 48) | R$ 11 | + 321% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €701 (R$ 4,381) | R$ 3,422 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.28 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (R$ 238) | R$ 140 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (R$ 63) | R$ 12 | + 418% | |
| TOTAL | + 87% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 15,894 prices entered by 1,689 different people.
Cost of living in Finland is 87% more expensive than in Brazil
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