Cost of living in Finland compared to Chile
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| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 34% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Finland | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (CH$13,084) | CH$14,798 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (CH$10,852) | CH$6,666 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (CH$6,553) | CH$2,733 | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.20 (CH$1,288) | CH$1,146 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.00 (CH$3,207) | CH$3,745 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.46 (CH$2,636) | CH$1,470 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.14 (CH$3,361) | CH$5,818 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.57 (CH$1,684) | CH$1,729 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.08 (CH$1,156) | CH$1,487 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.34 (CH$2,509) | CH$1,271 | + 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (CH$12,826) | CH$6,391 | + 101% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.66 (CH$2,841) | CH$2,113 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.18 (CH$1,268) | CH$638 | + 99% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 25% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Finland | Chile | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,238 (CH$1,324,253) | CH$1,127,230 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €760 (CH$813,130) | CH$658,074 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €59 (CH$62,734) | CH$89,707 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €721 (CH$771,218) | CH$576,207 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €565 (CH$604,613) | CH$392,482 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €36 (CH$38,421) | CH$54,665 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €13 (CH$14,253) | CH$15,300 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €326 (CH$348,753) | CH$241,293 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €82 (CH$87,785) | CH$80,915 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (CH$6,836) | CH$9,464 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €23 (CH$24,081) | CH$8,504 | + 183% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 5% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Finland | Chile | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €63 (CH$67,737) | CH$49,091 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €22 (CH$24,035) | CH$30,021 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (CH$67,857) | CH$70,688 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (CH$85,363) | CH$75,427 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 44% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Finland | Chile | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,420 (CH$23,990,452) | CH$16,969,300 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.69 (CH$1,812) | CH$1,334 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €56 (CH$59,745) | CH$38,611 | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 6% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Finland | Chile | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.49 (CH$5,877) | CH$4,100 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (CH$9,770) | CH$9,754 | + 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €41 (CH$43,585) | CH$45,273 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.35 (CH$3,585) | CH$5,808 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.62 (CH$3,876) | CH$4,396 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (CH$3,214) | CH$4,784 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.48 (CH$1,580) | CH$2,190 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.55 (CH$1,663) | CH$2,518 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (CH$21,830) | CH$16,375 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is about the same as in Chile | ||||
| Finland | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (CH$28,586) | CH$37,354 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (CH$26,916) | CH$12,788 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €47 (CH$50,140) | CH$31,028 | + 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (CH$61,517) | CH$55,093 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (CH$10,073) | CH$8,997 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.83 (CH$4,099) | CH$3,893 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (CH$7,413) | CH$3,939 | + 88% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €409 (CH$437,370) | CH$549,935 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (CH$87) | CH$108 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (CH$36,490) | CH$59,321 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (CH$10,420) | CH$4,836 | + 115% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 15, 2025.
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Cost of living in Finland is 24% more expensive than in Chile
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