Cost of living in Finland compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 10% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Finland | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (kr91) | kr135 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (kr68) | kr81 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (kr50) | kr40 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.54 (kr11) | kr13 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.33 (kr25) | kr35 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.43 (kr25) | kr29 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.85 (kr43) | kr49 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.52 (kr19) | kr20 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.15 (kr9) | kr13 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.50 (kr19) | kr13 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (kr111) | kr81 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.38 (kr25) | kr19 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.22 (kr16) | kr20 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 22% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Finland | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,954 (kr14,505) | kr17,952 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,200 (kr8,909) | kr13,200 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €179 (kr1,331) | kr1,801 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,127 (kr8,368) | kr11,795 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €803 (kr5,962) | kr8,537 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €63 (kr469) | kr872 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (kr182) | kr239 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €387 (kr2,876) | kr2,807 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (kr740) | kr525 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (kr51) | kr67 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €33 (kr247) | kr181 | + 37% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 14% more expensive than in Denmark | ||||
| Finland | Denmark | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €97 (kr722) | kr763 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €60 (kr443) | kr339 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (kr729) | kr779 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €163 (kr1,206) | kr1,114 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 19% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Finland | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,219 (kr209,483) | kr290,664 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.13 (kr16) | kr15 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €60 (kr448) | kr572 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 7% more expensive than in Denmark | ||||
| Finland | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €18 (kr134) | kr39 | + 240% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (kr52) | kr178 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €113 (kr837) | kr400 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.20 (kr39) | kr41 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.08 (kr23) | kr31 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.61 (kr27) | kr28 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.92 (kr14) | kr12 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.73 (kr13) | kr16 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €31 (kr231) | kr256 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 4% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Finland | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (kr374) | kr379 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €29 (kr218) | kr245 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €128 (kr950) | kr1,135 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €117 (kr868) | kr742 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (kr90) | kr93 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.32 (kr32) | kr41 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (kr55) | kr51 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €486 (kr3,605) | kr5,164 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (kr0.54) | kr1.04 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (kr369) | kr284 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (kr65) | kr59 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Finland is 12% cheaper than in Denmark
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