Cost of living in Finland compared to Ecuador
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Food | + 57% | |||
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Food in Finland is 57% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Finland | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 ($16) | $10 | + 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 ($12) | $7 | + 60% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 ($7) | $3.37 | + 103% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.34 ($1.39) | $1.19 | + 16% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.27 ($4.41) | $2.50 | + 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.48 ($3.60) | $1.47 | + 145% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.40 ($4.55) | $4.99 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.99 ($2.06) | $1.71 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.23 ($1.27) | $1.40 | - 10% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.03 ($3.13) | $1.83 | + 71% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 ($16) | $13 | + 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.79 ($2.88) | $2.15 | + 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.68 ($1.74) | $1.14 | + 53% | |
Housing | + 112% | |||
Housing in Finland is 112% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Finland | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,827 ($1,887) | $753 | + 151% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,209 ($1,249) | $467 | + 168% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €88 ($90) | $49 | + 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,085 ($1,121) | $501 | + 124% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €865 ($894) | $332 | + 170% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €38 ($40) | $44 | - 10% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 ($15) | $22 | - 31% | |
40” flat screen tv | €337 ($348) | $421 | - 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €119 ($123) | $132 | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 ($8) | $7 | + 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €38 ($40) | $11 | + 260% | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Finland is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
Finland | Ecuador | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 ($87) | $67 | + 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 ($36) | $45 | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 ($99) | $113 | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 ($113) | $84 | + 34% | |
Transportation | + 86% | |||
Transportation in Finland is 86% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Finland | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,738 ($29,693) | $22,661 | + 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 ($1.91) | $1.14 | + 68% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €62 ($64) | $27 | + 137% | |
Personal Care | + 17% | |||
Personal Care in Finland is 17% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Finland | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 ($8) | $5.31 | + 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 ($17) | $11 | + 56% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €78 ($81) | $40 | + 103% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.97 ($4.10) | $5.41 | - 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.95 ($3.05) | $4.91 | - 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.77 ($3.90) | $7 | - 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.77 ($1.83) | $2.42 | - 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.26 ($2.34) | $2.04 | + 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 ($25) | $13 | + 86% | |
Entertainment | + 55% | |||
Entertainment in Finland is 55% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Finland | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 ($43) | $19 | + 121% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €30 ($31) | $13 | + 148% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €75 ($78) | $50 | + 56% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €87 ($90) | $44 | + 107% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 ($13) | $10 | + 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.41 ($4.56) | $3.79 | + 20% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 ($8) | $2.58 | + 204% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €701 ($724) | $650 | + 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.22 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 ($39) | $45 | - 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 ($10) | $5.89 | + 78% | |
TOTAL | + 69% |
These prices were last updated on February 10, 2025.
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Cost of living in Finland is 69% more expensive than in Ecuador
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