Cost of living in United States compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 18% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| United States | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (€18) | €13 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (€10) | €10 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.70 (€5.24) | €6 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (€0.99) | €1.37 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.05 (€4.63) | €3.39 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.61 (€4.23) | €3.58 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€6) | €5.06 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.43 (€4.06) | €2.32 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.31 (€2.12) | €1.15 | + 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.24 (€2.97) | €2.54 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (€15) | €15 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.90 (€2.66) | €2.95 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.73 (€2.51) | €1.74 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in United States is 62% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| United States | Finland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,080 (€2,827) | €1,893 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,384 (€2,188) | €1,419 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $221 (€203) | €134 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,106 (€1,933) | €985 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,596 (€1,464) | €747 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $144 (€132) | €63 | + 110% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $66 (€60) | €15 | + 301% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $299 (€275) | €244 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $141 (€129) | €121 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (€13) | €10 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (€28) | €36 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 25% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| United States | Finland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $58 (€53) | €98 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (€47) | €56 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (€89) | €106 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $133 (€122) | €164 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in United States is about the same as in Finland | ||||
| United States | Finland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,945 (€25,645) | €28,970 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.03 (€0.94) | €2.02 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $82 (€75) | €60 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 20% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| United States | Finland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (€8) | €18 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (€21) | €8 | + 171% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $142 (€130) | €127 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (€8) | €4.53 | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.71 (€4.32) | €3.33 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (€5.71) | €3.34 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.76 (€4.37) | €1.98 | + 121% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.23 (€2.04) | €2.00 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (€26) | €26 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 26% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| United States | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (€52) | €39 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (€27) | €32 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $226 (€207) | €154 | + 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $96 (€88) | €72 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (€13) | €12 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.43 (€4.98) | €5.00 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (€6) | €7 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $607 (€557) | €486 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (€0.20) | €0.07 | + 174% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $65 (€60) | €43 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (€10) | €10 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in United States is 24% more expensive than in Finland
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