Cost of living in Finland compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 8% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Finland | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (C$19) | C$23 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (C$13) | C$13 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.94 (C$9) | C$9 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.54 (C$2.22) | C$3.00 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.43 (C$4.94) | C$5.66 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.33 (C$4.80) | C$5.19 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.88 (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.27 (C$3.26) | C$5.01 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.23 (C$1.76) | C$3.05 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.56 (C$3.68) | C$3.60 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (C$22) | C$18 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.92 (C$4.21) | C$3.11 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.87 (C$2.69) | C$2.93 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 10% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Finland | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,911 (C$2,750) | C$2,731 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,500 (C$2,159) | C$2,117 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €144 (C$207) | C$221 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,076 (C$1,548) | C$1,778 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €739 (C$1,063) | C$1,401 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €63 (C$91) | C$127 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (C$22) | C$72 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €292 (C$419) | C$441 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €74 (C$107) | C$208 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$12) | C$14 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €36 (C$52) | C$29 | + 80% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 50% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Finland | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €98 (C$141) | C$80 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €56 (C$81) | C$57 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €106 (C$153) | C$122 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €164 (C$236) | C$149 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 6% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Finland | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,045 (C$33,156) | C$30,830 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.03 (C$2.92) | C$1.68 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €57 (C$82) | C$105 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Finland | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €18 (C$26) | C$13 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (C$11) | C$29 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €127 (C$182) | C$114 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.43 (C$6) | C$9 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.63 (C$5.22) | C$7 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 (C$4.69) | C$7 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.99 (C$2.87) | C$4.94 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.73 (C$2.49) | C$3.43 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (C$38) | C$31 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 13% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Finland | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (C$57) | C$64 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €31 (C$45) | C$32 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €154 (C$221) | C$170 | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 (C$103) | C$113 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (C$19) | C$15 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.13 (C$7) | C$5.36 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (C$10) | C$7 | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €486 (C$699) | C$755 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (C$0.10) | C$0.42 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (C$73) | C$63 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (C$14) | C$17 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Finland is 7% cheaper than in Canada
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