Cost of living in Finland compared to Colombia
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| Food | + 135% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 135% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Finland | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (COL$61,575) | COL$31,677 | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (COL$47,337) | COL$24,609 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (COL$34,361) | COL$10,599 | + 224% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.54 (COL$7,942) | COL$4,158 | + 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.44 (COL$17,694) | COL$9,410 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.43 (COL$17,651) | COL$4,614 | + 283% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.85 (COL$30,126) | COL$12,019 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.13 (COL$10,979) | COL$7,783 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.15 (COL$5,905) | COL$3,836 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.50 (COL$12,871) | COL$3,902 | + 230% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (COL$76,904) | COL$48,478 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.38 (COL$17,377) | COL$5,786 | + 200% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.22 (COL$11,436) | COL$3,060 | + 274% | |
| Housing | + 199% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 199% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Finland | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,796 (COL$9,245,465) | COL$3,034,390 | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,200 (COL$6,176,854) | COL$1,509,820 | + 309% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €179 (COL$922,544) | COL$289,938 | + 218% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,127 (COL$5,801,829) | COL$1,767,080 | + 228% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €763 (COL$3,926,840) | COL$997,943 | + 293% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €63 (COL$325,124) | COL$190,311 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €17 (COL$88,848) | COL$72,167 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €387 (COL$1,993,971) | COL$1,448,320 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (COL$513,055) | COL$438,601 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (COL$35,157) | COL$22,467 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €33 (COL$171,419) | COL$17,855 | + 860% | |
| Clothes | + 119% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 119% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Finland | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €97 (COL$500,589) | COL$203,618 | + 146% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €51 (COL$261,315) | COL$127,649 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (COL$505,659) | COL$329,576 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €163 (COL$836,498) | COL$250,720 | + 234% | |
| Transportation | + 104% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 104% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Finland | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,283 (COL$145,578,459) | COL$69,308,400 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.12 (COL$10,929) | COL$3,461 | + 216% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €55 (COL$282,804) | COL$143,460 | + 97% | |
| Personal Care | + 138% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 138% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Finland | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €18 (COL$92,650) | COL$16,394 | + 465% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (COL$35,932) | COL$26,865 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €113 (COL$580,018) | COL$91,172 | + 536% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.20 (COL$26,763) | COL$19,098 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.08 (COL$15,878) | COL$13,563 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.61 (COL$18,562) | COL$18,123 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.92 (COL$9,871) | COL$7,889 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.73 (COL$8,917) | COL$6,021 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €31 (COL$160,319) | COL$27,771 | + 477% | |
| Entertainment | + 176% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 176% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Finland | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (COL$259,527) | COL$41,750 | + 522% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €29 (COL$150,869) | COL$28,602 | + 427% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €128 (COL$658,920) | COL$104,450 | + 531% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €77 (COL$397,908) | COL$105,749 | + 276% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (COL$62,446) | COL$29,112 | + 115% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.32 (COL$22,243) | COL$9,972 | + 123% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (COL$38,000) | COL$4,616 | + 723% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €486 (COL$2,499,489) | COL$2,513,960 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (COL$374) | COL$242 | + 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (COL$283,769) | COL$114,085 | + 149% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (COL$46,679) | COL$8,492 | + 450% | |
| TOTAL | + 148% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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Cost of living in Finland is 148% more expensive than in Colombia
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