Cost of living in Finland compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is about the same as in Denmark | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (kr86) | kr106 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (kr61) | kr74 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.73 (kr43) | kr33 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 (kr9) | kr10 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.74 (kr20) | kr32 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.51 (kr26) | kr28 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (kr48) | kr50 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (kr19) | kr19 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.09 (kr8) | kr12 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.71 (kr20) | kr9 | + 123% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (kr98) | kr85 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.89 (kr21) | kr20 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.96 (kr15) | kr11 | + 36% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 11% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,749 (kr13,007) | kr13,677 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,181 (kr8,781) | kr10,360 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €65 (kr486) | kr1,841 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,200 (kr8,920) | kr9,513 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €856 (kr6,365) | kr7,189 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €72 (kr534) | kr768 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 (kr101) | kr177 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €365 (kr2,711) | kr2,724 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 (kr747) | kr738 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (kr54) | kr59 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €34 (kr255) | kr146 | + 75% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 37% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (kr562) | kr856 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (kr199) | kr335 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €69 (kr513) | kr931 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (kr830) | kr1,008 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 23% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,743 (kr206,307) | kr256,154 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (kr12) | kr11 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €56 (kr415) | kr612 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 15% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €30 (kr223) | kr52 | + 326% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (kr80) | kr103 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (kr628) | kr1,500 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.32 (kr32) | kr42 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.93 (kr22) | kr24 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.32 (kr32) | kr46 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (kr10) | kr12 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 (kr16) | kr13 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (kr191) | kr193 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 13% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (kr281) | kr373 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €27 (kr199) | kr196 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €87 (kr650) | kr835 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (kr495) | kr721 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (kr92) | kr103 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.74 (kr35) | kr44 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (kr48) | kr47 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €471 (kr3,501) | kr4,430 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (kr0.54) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (kr301) | kr240 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (kr63) | kr54 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Finland is 13% cheaper than in Denmark
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