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Cost of Living & Prices:
Finland vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Finland vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.16 times less for grocery shopping in Finland than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 9.57 PLN (2.58 USD) in Finland and 21.69 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in Finland.

9.57 PLN
21.69 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 6.96 PLN (1.88 USD) in Finland and 8.88 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.6% lower in Finland.

6.96 PLN
8.88 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 74.38 PLN (20.03 USD) in Finland and 77.95 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.6% lower in Finland.

74.38 PLN
77.95 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 51.27 PLN (13.8 USD) in Finland and 66.85 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.3% lower in Finland.

51.27 PLN
66.85 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 44.47 PLN (11.98 USD) in Finland and 64.69 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in Finland.

44.47 PLN
64.69 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 40.8 PLN (10.99 USD) in Finland and 59.42 PLN (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in Finland.

40.80 PLN
59.42 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 11.02 PLN (2.97 USD) in Finland and 11.92 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 7.6% lower in Finland.

11.02 PLN
11.92 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 10.98 PLN (2.96 USD) for 12 eggs in Finland and 17.6 PLN (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.6% lower in Finland.

10.98 PLN
17.60 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 11.53 PLN (3.11 USD) in Finland and 14.6 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21% lower in Finland.

11.53 PLN
14.60 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 128.01 PLN (34.47 USD) in Finland and 92.81 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in the United States.

128.01 PLN
92.81 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 7.43 PLN (2 USD) in Finland and 10.55 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in Finland.

7.43 PLN
10.55 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 9.36 PLN (2.52 USD) in Finland and 15.86 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41% lower in Finland.

9.36 PLN
15.86 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 30.55 PLN (8.23 USD) in Finland and 62.06 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in Finland.

30.55 PLN
62.06 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.27 PLN (1.15 USD) in Finland and 4.64 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8% lower in Finland.

4.27 PLN
4.64 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 5.77 PLN (1.55 USD) in Finland and 14.48 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.2% lower in Finland.

5.77 PLN
14.48 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 8.8 PLN (2.37 USD) in Finland and 19.79 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Finland.

8.80 PLN
19.79 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 4.23 PLN (1.14 USD) in Finland and 15.82 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Finland.

4.23 PLN
15.82 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 9.19 PLN (2.47 USD) in Finland and 30.53 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.9% lower in Finland.

9.19 PLN
30.53 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 94.14 PLN (25.35 USD) in Finland and 33.35 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in the United States.

94.14 PLN
33.35 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 15.08 PLN (4.06 USD) in Finland and 23.21 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35% lower in Finland.

15.08 PLN
23.21 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.84 PLN (1.84 USD) in Finland and 9.28 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.3% lower in Finland.

6.84 PLN
9.28 PLN

Restaurant

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Finland vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.14 times less for meals in restaurants in Finland than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 17.35 PLN (4.67 USD) in Finland and 19.39 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.5% lower in Finland.

17.35 PLN
19.39 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.55 PLN (2.84 USD) in Finland and 10.4 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.4% lower in the United States.

10.55 PLN
10.40 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 30.97 PLN (8.34 USD) in Finland and 29.71 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.1% lower in the United States.

30.97 PLN
29.71 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 34.18 PLN (9.2 USD) in Finland and 37.14 PLN (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8% lower in Finland.

34.18 PLN
37.14 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 38.45 PLN (10.35 USD) in Finland and 44.57 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.7% lower in Finland.

38.45 PLN
44.57 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 341.78 PLN (92.03 USD) in Finland and 371.38 PLN (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8% lower in Finland.

341.78 PLN
371.38 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 59.81 PLN (16.11 USD) in Finland and 92.84 PLN (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in Finland.

59.81 PLN
92.84 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 7.05 PLN (1.9 USD) in Finland and 8.17 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.7% lower in Finland.

7.05 PLN
8.17 PLN

Fuel

PLNUSDEUR

Finland vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.96 times more for fuel in Finland than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 6.62 PLN (1.78 USD) in Finland and 3.52 PLN (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in the United States.

6.62 PLN
3.52 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.96 PLN (1.87 USD) in Finland and 3.41 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51% lower in the United States.

6.96 PLN
3.41 PLN

Transportation

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Finland vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.13 times less for transportation in Finland than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 277.69 PLN (74.77 USD) in Finland and 479.08 PLN (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42% lower in Finland.

277.69 PLN
479.08 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 13.03 PLN (3.51 USD) in Finland and 10.21 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.6% lower in the United States.

13.03 PLN
10.21 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 228.14 PLN (61.43 USD) in Finland and 111.41 PLN (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.2% lower in the United States.

228.14 PLN
111.41 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.13 PLN (1.38 USD) in Finland and 6.91 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25.8% lower in Finland.

5.13 PLN
6.91 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 29.48 PLN (7.94 USD) in Finland and 16.71 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in the United States.

29.48 PLN
16.71 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNUSDEUR

Finland vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 68.36 PLN (18.41 USD) in Finland and 66.85 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.2% lower in the United States.

68.36 PLN
66.85 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 143.38 PLN (38.61 USD) in Finland and 364.92 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in Finland.

143.38 PLN
364.92 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 117.49 PLN (31.64 USD) in Finland and 141.12 PLN (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Finland.

117.49 PLN
141.12 PLN

Flats for rent

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Finland vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.04 times less for renting an apartment in Finland than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 4176 PLN (1124.4 USD) in Finland and 14114 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in Finland.

4 176 PLN
14 114 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 3355 PLN (903.44 USD) in Finland and 8839 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62% lower in Finland.

3 355 PLN
8 839 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 8002 PLN (2154.59 USD) in Finland and 26346 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.6% lower in Finland.

8 002 PLN
26 346 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 5715 PLN (1538.94 USD) in Finland and 15254 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Finland.

5 715 PLN
15 254 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNUSDEUR

Finland vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.79 times less for buying an apartment in Finland than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 30989 PLN (8344.34 USD) in Finland and 53025 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.6% lower in Finland.

30 989 PLN
53 025 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 17835 PLN (4802.26 USD) in Finland and 34446 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.2% lower in Finland.

17 835 PLN
34 446 PLN

Salary

PLNUSDEUR

Finland vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Finland is 1.74 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 12766 PLN (3437.36 USD) in Finland and 22272 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 42.7% lower in Finland.

12 766 PLN
22 272 PLN

Hotels

PLNUSDEUR

Finland vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

-
385 PLN

Two stars

-
543 PLN

Three stars

899 PLN
725 PLN

Four stars

1 063 PLN
937 PLN

Five stars

-
2 232 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Finland: 6 cities, 20 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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