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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 10.29 PLN (2.89 USD) in Finland and 26.4 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61% lower in Finland.

10.29 PLN
26.40 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 7.84 PLN (2.2 USD) in Finland and 8.98 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 12.7% lower in Finland.

7.84 PLN
8.98 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 83.89 PLN (23.55 USD) in Finland and 71.04 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.3% lower in the United States.

83.89 PLN
71.04 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 55.86 PLN (15.68 USD) in Finland and 64.13 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 12.9% lower in Finland.

55.86 PLN
64.13 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 53.62 PLN (15.05 USD) in Finland and 57.29 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.4% lower in Finland.

53.62 PLN
57.29 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 46.37 PLN (13.02 USD) in Finland and 67.69 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.5% lower in Finland.

46.37 PLN
67.69 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.06 PLN (3.38 USD) in Finland and 11.9 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.3% lower in the United States.

12.06 PLN
11.90 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 12.73 PLN (3.57 USD) for 12 eggs in Finland and 25.62 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in Finland.

12.73 PLN
25.62 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.71 PLN (4.13 USD) in Finland and 13.57 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 7.7% lower in the United States.

14.71 PLN
13.57 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 122.81 PLN (34.47 USD) in Finland and 89.03 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in the United States.

122.81 PLN
89.03 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 7.71 PLN (2.17 USD) in Finland and 10.47 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.4% lower in Finland.

7.71 PLN
10.47 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 9.49 PLN (2.66 USD) in Finland and 17.85 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in Finland.

9.49 PLN
17.85 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 34.02 PLN (9.55 USD) in Finland and 61.14 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in Finland.

34.02 PLN
61.14 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.97 PLN (1.4 USD) in Finland and 5.66 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 12.2% lower in Finland.

4.97 PLN
5.66 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 6.49 PLN (1.82 USD) in Finland and 14.29 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in Finland.

6.49 PLN
14.29 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 9.19 PLN (2.58 USD) in Finland and 20.38 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in Finland.

9.19 PLN
20.38 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 4.43 PLN (1.24 USD) in Finland and 13.32 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Finland.

4.43 PLN
13.32 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 9.91 PLN (2.78 USD) in Finland and 29.46 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in Finland.

9.91 PLN
29.46 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 90.32 PLN (25.35 USD) in Finland and 31.99 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in the United States.

90.32 PLN
31.99 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 16.65 PLN (4.67 USD) in Finland and 22.7 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in Finland.

16.65 PLN
22.70 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 7.29 PLN (2.05 USD) in Finland and 8.87 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.8% lower in Finland.

7.29 PLN
8.87 PLN

Restaurant

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Finland vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.28 times less for meals in restaurants in Finland than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 18.89 PLN (5.3 USD) in Finland and 20.88 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in Finland.

18.89 PLN
20.88 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.75 PLN (3.02 USD) in Finland and 11.76 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.6% lower in Finland.

10.75 PLN
11.76 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 29.51 PLN (8.28 USD) in Finland and 28.5 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in the United States.

29.51 PLN
28.50 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 29.51 PLN (8.28 USD) in Finland and 42.75 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31% lower in Finland.

29.51 PLN
42.75 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 42.16 PLN (11.83 USD) in Finland and 42.75 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.4% lower in Finland.

42.16 PLN
42.75 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 379.41 PLN (106.49 USD) in Finland and 498.79 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.9% lower in Finland.

379.41 PLN
498.79 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 63.23 PLN (17.75 USD) in Finland and 92.63 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.7% lower in Finland.

63.23 PLN
92.63 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 8.22 PLN (2.31 USD) in Finland and 9.09 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.6% lower in Finland.

8.22 PLN
9.09 PLN

Fuel

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Finland vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.19 times more for fuel in Finland than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 7.35 PLN (2.06 USD) in Finland and 3.51 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.2% lower in the United States.

7.35 PLN
3.51 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.56 PLN (2.12 USD) in Finland and 3.31 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.2% lower in the United States.

7.56 PLN
3.31 PLN

Transportation

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Finland vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.08 times less for transportation in Finland than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 303.53 PLN (85.19 USD) in Finland and 470.29 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in Finland.

303.53 PLN
470.29 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 13.49 PLN (3.79 USD) in Finland and 10.33 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.4% lower in the United States.

13.49 PLN
10.33 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 252.94 PLN (70.99 USD) in Finland and 149.64 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.8% lower in the United States.

252.94 PLN
149.64 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 4.81 PLN (1.35 USD) in Finland and 7.73 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.8% lower in Finland.

4.81 PLN
7.73 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 32.88 PLN (9.23 USD) in Finland and 17.78 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in the United States.

32.88 PLN
17.78 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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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 73.35 PLN (20.59 USD) in Finland and 71.26 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.8% lower in the United States.

73.35 PLN
71.26 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 173.22 PLN (48.62 USD) in Finland and 562.11 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Finland.

173.22 PLN
562.11 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 125.67 PLN (35.27 USD) in Finland and 231.58 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in Finland.

125.67 PLN
231.58 PLN

Flats for rent

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Finland vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.35 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 4420 PLN (1240.62 USD) in Finland and 14457 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in Finland.

4 420 PLN
14 457 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 3433 PLN (963.54 USD) in Finland and 9061 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.1% lower in Finland.

3 433 PLN
9 061 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 7762 PLN (2178.57 USD) in Finland and 29291 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in Finland.

7 762 PLN
29 291 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 5689 PLN (1596.84 USD) in Finland and 18622 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Finland.

5 689 PLN
18 622 PLN

Flats for sale

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Finland vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.98 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 33743 PLN (9470.74 USD) in Finland and 61833 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in Finland.

33 743 PLN
61 833 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 19482 PLN (5468.26 USD) in Finland and 43381 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in Finland.

19 482 PLN
43 381 PLN

Salary

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Finland vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Finland is 1.48 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 12390 PLN (3477.62 USD) in Finland and 18332 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 32.4% lower in Finland.

12 390 PLN
18 332 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

-
370 PLN

Two stars

-
521 PLN

Three stars

863 PLN
695 PLN

Four stars

1 019 PLN
899 PLN

Five stars

-
2 141 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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