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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 1.2 times less for grocery shopping in Finland than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.24 EUR (2.42 USD) in Finland and 5.41 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in Finland.

2.24 EUR
5.41 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.63 EUR (1.76 USD) in Finland and 2.21 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.2% lower in Finland.

1.63 EUR
2.21 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.41 EUR (18.81 USD) in Finland and 19.43 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.4% lower in Finland.

17.41 EUR
19.43 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12 EUR (12.96 USD) in Finland and 16.66 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28% lower in Finland.

12.00 EUR
16.66 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 10.41 EUR (11.25 USD) in Finland and 16.13 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in Finland.

10.41 EUR
16.13 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.55 EUR (10.32 USD) in Finland and 14.81 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in Finland.

9.55 EUR
14.81 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.58 EUR (2.79 USD) in Finland and 2.97 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.1% lower in Finland.

2.58 EUR
2.97 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.57 EUR (2.78 USD) for 12 eggs in Finland and 4.39 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in Finland.

2.57 EUR
4.39 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.7 EUR (2.92 USD) in Finland and 3.64 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25.8% lower in Finland.

2.70 EUR
3.64 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 31.91 EUR (34.47 USD) in Finland and 23.13 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in the United States.

31.91 EUR
23.13 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.74 EUR (1.88 USD) in Finland and 2.63 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in Finland.

1.74 EUR
2.63 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.19 EUR (2.37 USD) in Finland and 3.95 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.6% lower in Finland.

2.19 EUR
3.95 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.15 EUR (7.72 USD) in Finland and 15.47 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in Finland.

7.15 EUR
15.47 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1 EUR (1.08 USD) in Finland and 1.16 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.8% lower in Finland.

1.00 EUR
1.16 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.35 EUR (1.46 USD) in Finland and 3.61 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in Finland.

1.35 EUR
3.61 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.06 EUR (2.23 USD) in Finland and 4.93 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in Finland.

2.06 EUR
4.93 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.99 EUR (1.07 USD) in Finland and 3.94 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in Finland.

0.99 EUR
3.94 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.15 EUR (2.32 USD) in Finland and 7.61 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in Finland.

2.15 EUR
7.61 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 23.47 EUR (25.35 USD) in Finland and 8.31 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in the United States.

23.47 EUR
8.31 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.53 EUR (3.81 USD) in Finland and 5.79 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39% lower in Finland.

3.53 EUR
5.79 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.6 EUR (1.73 USD) in Finland and 2.31 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in Finland.

1.60 EUR
2.31 EUR

Restaurant

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Finland vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.21 times less for meals in restaurants in Finland than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.06 EUR (4.39 USD) in Finland and 4.83 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in Finland.

4.06 EUR
4.83 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.47 EUR (2.67 USD) in Finland and 2.59 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.6% lower in Finland.

2.47 EUR
2.59 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.25 EUR (7.83 USD) in Finland and 7.41 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.2% lower in Finland.

7.25 EUR
7.41 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8 EUR (8.64 USD) in Finland and 9.26 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.6% lower in Finland.

8.00 EUR
9.26 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9 EUR (9.72 USD) in Finland and 11.11 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19% lower in Finland.

9.00 EUR
11.11 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 80 EUR (86.42 USD) in Finland and 92.57 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.6% lower in Finland.

80.00 EUR
92.57 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 14 EUR (15.12 USD) in Finland and 23.14 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in Finland.

14.00 EUR
23.14 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.65 EUR (1.78 USD) in Finland and 2.04 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.1% lower in Finland.

1.65 EUR
2.04 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

Finland vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.95 times more for fuel in Finland than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.65 EUR (1.78 USD) in Finland and 0.88 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in the United States.

1.65 EUR
0.88 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.73 EUR (1.87 USD) in Finland and 0.85 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.9% lower in the United States.

1.73 EUR
0.85 EUR

Transportation

EURUSD

Finland vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.2 times less for transportation in Finland than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 65 EUR (70.21 USD) in Finland and 119.42 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in Finland.

65.00 EUR
119.42 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.05 EUR (3.29 USD) in Finland and 2.55 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.4% lower in the United States.

3.05 EUR
2.55 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 53.4 EUR (57.68 USD) in Finland and 27.77 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48% lower in the United States.

53.40 EUR
27.77 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.2 EUR (1.3 USD) in Finland and 1.72 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.2% lower in Finland.

1.20 EUR
1.72 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.9 EUR (7.45 USD) in Finland and 4.17 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in the United States.

6.90 EUR
4.17 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSD

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 16 EUR (17.28 USD) in Finland and 16.66 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4% lower in Finland.

16.00 EUR
16.66 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 33.56 EUR (36.25 USD) in Finland and 90.96 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in Finland.

33.56 EUR
90.96 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 27.5 EUR (29.71 USD) in Finland and 35.18 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in Finland.

27.50 EUR
35.18 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

Finland vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.23 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 977.43 EUR (1055.85 USD) in Finland and 3518 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Finland.

977.43 EUR
3 518 EUR

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 785.35 EUR (848.36 USD) in Finland and 2203 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Finland.

785.35 EUR
2 203 EUR

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 1873 EUR (2023.22 USD) in Finland and 6567 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in Finland.

1 873 EUR
6 567 EUR

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 1338 EUR (1445.11 USD) in Finland and 3802 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in Finland.

1 338 EUR
3 802 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

Finland vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.91 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 7254 EUR (7835.59 USD) in Finland and 13217 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Finland.

7 254 EUR
13 217 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 4175 EUR (4509.47 USD) in Finland and 8586 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in Finland.

4 175 EUR
8 586 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

Finland vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Finland is 1.86 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2988 EUR (3227.79 USD) in Finland and 5552 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 46.2% lower in Finland.

2 988 EUR
5 552 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

-
96 EUR

Two stars

-
135 EUR

Three stars

224 EUR
181 EUR

Four stars

265 EUR
234 EUR

Five stars

-
556 EUR

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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