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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Finland

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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United States vs. Finland - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.2 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Finland.

Apples (1kg)

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

5.41 EUR
2.24 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.22 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.63 EUR (1.76 USD) in Finland. The price of this product is 26.6% lower in Finland.

2.22 EUR
1.63 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 19.46 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 17.41 EUR (18.78 USD) in Finland. The price of this product is 10.5% lower in Finland.

19.46 EUR
17.41 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 16.68 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 12 EUR (12.95 USD) in Finland. The price of this product is 28.1% lower in Finland.

16.68 EUR
12.00 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 16.15 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 10.41 EUR (11.23 USD) in Finland. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in Finland.

16.15 EUR
10.41 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.83 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 9.55 EUR (10.3 USD) in Finland. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in Finland.

14.83 EUR
9.55 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.98 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 2.58 EUR (2.78 USD) in Finland. The price of this product is 13.4% lower in Finland.

2.98 EUR
2.58 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.39 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.57 EUR (2.77 USD) in Finland. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in Finland.

4.39 EUR
2.57 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.64 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 2.7 EUR (2.91 USD) in Finland. The price of this product is 25.8% lower in Finland.

3.64 EUR
2.70 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 23.16 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 31.95 EUR (34.47 USD) in Finland. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in the United States.

23.16 EUR
31.95 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

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

2.63 EUR
1.74 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.96 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 2.19 EUR (2.36 USD) in Finland. The price of this product is 44.7% lower in Finland.

3.96 EUR
2.19 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.49 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 7.15 EUR (7.71 USD) in Finland. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in Finland.

15.49 EUR
7.15 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

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

1.16 EUR
1.00 EUR

Onion (1kg)

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

3.61 EUR
1.35 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.94 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 2.06 EUR (2.22 USD) in Finland. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Finland.

4.94 EUR
2.06 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.95 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 0.99 EUR (1.07 USD) in Finland. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in Finland.

3.95 EUR
0.99 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.62 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 2.15 EUR (2.32 USD) in Finland. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in Finland.

7.62 EUR
2.15 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 8.32 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 23.5 EUR (25.35 USD) in Finland. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in the United States.

8.32 EUR
23.50 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

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

5.79 EUR
3.53 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.32 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 1.6 EUR (1.73 USD) in Finland. The price of this product is 31% lower in Finland.

2.32 EUR
1.60 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.84 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 4.06 EUR (4.38 USD) in Finland. The price of this product is 16.1% lower in Finland.

4.84 EUR
4.06 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.6 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 2.47 EUR (2.66 USD) in Finland. The price of this product is 5% lower in Finland.

2.60 EUR
2.47 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.42 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 7.25 EUR (7.82 USD) in Finland. The price of this product is 2.3% lower in Finland.

7.42 EUR
7.25 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.27 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 8 EUR (8.63 USD) in Finland. The price of this product is 13.7% lower in Finland.

9.27 EUR
8.00 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 11.12 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 9 EUR (9.71 USD) in Finland. The price of this product is 19.1% lower in Finland.

11.12 EUR
9.00 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 92.69 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 80 EUR (86.31 USD) in Finland. The price of this product is 13.7% lower in Finland.

92.69 EUR
80.00 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 23.17 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 14 EUR (15.1 USD) in Finland. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in Finland.

23.17 EUR
14.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

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

2.04 EUR
1.65 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

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

Diesel 1L

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

0.88 EUR
1.65 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.85 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 1.74 EUR (1.87 USD) in Finland. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in the United States.

0.85 EUR
1.74 EUR

Transportation

EURUSD

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

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 119.57 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 65 EUR (70.13 USD) in Finland. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in Finland.

119.57 EUR
65.00 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

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

2.55 EUR
3.05 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 27.81 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 53.4 EUR (57.61 USD) in Finland. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in the United States.

27.81 EUR
53.40 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.72 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 1.2 EUR (1.29 USD) in Finland. The price of this product is 30.2% lower in Finland.

1.72 EUR
1.20 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.17 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 6.9 EUR (7.44 USD) in Finland. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in the United States.

4.17 EUR
6.90 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSD

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 16.68 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 16 EUR (17.26 USD) in Finland. The price of this product is 4.1% lower in Finland.

16.68 EUR
16.00 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 91.08 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 33.56 EUR (36.21 USD) in Finland. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Finland.

91.08 EUR
33.56 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 35.22 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 27.5 EUR (29.67 USD) in Finland. The price of this product is 21.9% lower in Finland.

35.22 EUR
27.50 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

United States vs. Finland - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.24 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Finland.

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 3523 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 977.43 EUR (1054.54 USD) in Finland. The price of this product is 72.3% lower in Finland.

3 523 EUR
977.43 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 2206 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 785.35 EUR (847.31 USD) in Finland. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Finland.

2 206 EUR
785.35 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 6575 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 1873 EUR (2020.72 USD) in Finland. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in Finland.

6 575 EUR
1 873 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 3807 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 1338 EUR (1443.32 USD) in Finland. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Finland.

3 807 EUR
1 338 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

United States vs. Finland - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.91 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Finland.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 13234 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 7254 EUR (7825.88 USD) in Finland. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Finland.

13 234 EUR
7 254 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 8597 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 4175 EUR (4503.88 USD) in Finland. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in Finland.

8 597 EUR
4 175 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

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

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5558 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 2988 EUR (3223.79 USD) in Finland. The average salary is 46.2% lower in Finland.

5 558 EUR
2 988 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

96.2 EUR
-

Two stars

136 EUR
-

Three stars

181 EUR
224 EUR

Four stars

234 EUR
265 EUR

Five stars

557 EUR
-

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

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