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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 10.39 PLN (2.83 USD) in Finland and 27.25 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in Finland.

10.39 PLN
27.25 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 7.92 PLN (2.15 USD) in Finland and 9.27 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in Finland.

7.92 PLN
9.27 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 84.77 PLN (23.05 USD) in Finland and 73.33 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.5% lower in the United States.

84.77 PLN
73.33 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 56.44 PLN (15.35 USD) in Finland and 66.2 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.7% lower in Finland.

56.44 PLN
66.20 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 54.18 PLN (14.73 USD) in Finland and 59.14 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.4% lower in Finland.

54.18 PLN
59.14 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 46.86 PLN (12.74 USD) in Finland and 69.87 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in Finland.

46.86 PLN
69.87 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.18 PLN (3.31 USD) in Finland and 12.28 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0.8% lower in Finland.

12.18 PLN
12.28 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 12.86 PLN (3.5 USD) for 12 eggs in Finland and 26.44 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in Finland.

12.86 PLN
26.44 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.87 PLN (4.04 USD) in Finland and 14.01 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.8% lower in the United States.

14.87 PLN
14.01 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 126.77 PLN (34.47 USD) in Finland and 91.9 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in the United States.

126.77 PLN
91.90 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 7.8 PLN (2.12 USD) in Finland and 10.81 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.8% lower in Finland.

7.80 PLN
10.81 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 9.58 PLN (2.61 USD) in Finland and 18.42 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48% lower in Finland.

9.58 PLN
18.42 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 34.38 PLN (9.35 USD) in Finland and 63.11 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in Finland.

34.38 PLN
63.11 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.03 PLN (1.37 USD) in Finland and 5.85 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14% lower in Finland.

5.03 PLN
5.85 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 6.56 PLN (1.78 USD) in Finland and 14.75 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Finland.

6.56 PLN
14.75 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 9.29 PLN (2.53 USD) in Finland and 21.04 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Finland.

9.29 PLN
21.04 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 4.47 PLN (1.22 USD) in Finland and 13.75 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.5% lower in Finland.

4.47 PLN
13.75 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 10.01 PLN (2.72 USD) in Finland and 30.41 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.1% lower in Finland.

10.01 PLN
30.41 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 93.23 PLN (25.35 USD) in Finland and 33.02 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in the United States.

93.23 PLN
33.02 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 16.83 PLN (4.58 USD) in Finland and 23.43 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.2% lower in Finland.

16.83 PLN
23.43 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 7.37 PLN (2 USD) in Finland and 9.16 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.5% lower in Finland.

7.37 PLN
9.16 PLN

Restaurant

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Finland vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.31 times less for meals in restaurants in Finland than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 19.08 PLN (5.19 USD) in Finland and 21.55 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.5% lower in Finland.

19.08 PLN
21.55 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.86 PLN (2.95 USD) in Finland and 12.14 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.5% lower in Finland.

10.86 PLN
12.14 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 29.82 PLN (8.11 USD) in Finland and 29.42 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.3% lower in the United States.

29.82 PLN
29.42 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 29.82 PLN (8.11 USD) in Finland and 44.13 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in Finland.

29.82 PLN
44.13 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 42.6 PLN (11.58 USD) in Finland and 44.13 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.5% lower in Finland.

42.60 PLN
44.13 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 383.37 PLN (104.25 USD) in Finland and 514.86 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25.5% lower in Finland.

383.37 PLN
514.86 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 63.89 PLN (17.37 USD) in Finland and 95.62 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.2% lower in Finland.

63.89 PLN
95.62 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 8.31 PLN (2.26 USD) in Finland and 9.38 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in Finland.

8.31 PLN
9.38 PLN

Fuel

PLNUSDEUR

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 7.58 PLN (2.06 USD) in Finland and 3.62 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.2% lower in the United States.

7.58 PLN
3.62 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.8 PLN (2.12 USD) in Finland and 3.41 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in the United States.

7.80 PLN
3.41 PLN

Transportation

PLNUSDEUR

Finland vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.1 times less for transportation in Finland than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 306.7 PLN (83.4 USD) in Finland and 485.44 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in Finland.

306.70 PLN
485.44 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 13.63 PLN (3.71 USD) in Finland and 10.66 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in the United States.

13.63 PLN
10.66 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 255.58 PLN (69.5 USD) in Finland and 154.46 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in the United States.

255.58 PLN
154.46 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 4.86 PLN (1.32 USD) in Finland and 7.98 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.1% lower in Finland.

4.86 PLN
7.98 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 33.23 PLN (9.03 USD) in Finland and 18.35 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.8% lower in the United States.

33.23 PLN
18.35 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 74.12 PLN (20.15 USD) in Finland and 73.55 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0.8% lower in the United States.

74.12 PLN
73.55 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 175.03 PLN (47.59 USD) in Finland and 580.21 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.8% lower in Finland.

175.03 PLN
580.21 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 126.98 PLN (34.53 USD) in Finland and 239.04 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.9% lower in Finland.

126.98 PLN
239.04 PLN

Flats for rent

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Finland vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.43 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 4466 PLN (1214.46 USD) in Finland and 14922 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in Finland.

4 466 PLN
14 922 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 3469 PLN (943.23 USD) in Finland and 9353 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in Finland.

3 469 PLN
9 353 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 7843 PLN (2132.64 USD) in Finland and 30235 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Finland.

7 843 PLN
30 235 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 5749 PLN (1563.18 USD) in Finland and 19221 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in Finland.

5 749 PLN
19 221 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNUSDEUR

Finland vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.02 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 34095 PLN (9271.07 USD) in Finland and 63825 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in Finland.

34 095 PLN
63 825 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 19686 PLN (5352.98 USD) in Finland and 44778 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56% lower in Finland.

19 686 PLN
44 778 PLN

Salary

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Finland vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Finland is 1.51 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 12520 PLN (3404.3 USD) in Finland and 18922 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 33.8% lower in Finland.

12 520 PLN
18 922 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

-
382 PLN

Two stars

-
538 PLN

Three stars

890 PLN
718 PLN

Four stars

1 052 PLN
928 PLN

Five stars

-
2 210 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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