Cost of Living Comparison Between Finland and Australia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Australia is 1.9% lower than in Finland (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Australia is 9.6% higher than in Finland | |
| Rent Prices in Australia are 56.1% higher than in Finland | |
| Restaurant Prices in Australia are 12.8% lower than in Finland | |
| Groceries Prices in Australia are 10.8% higher than in Finland | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Australia is 2.8% higher than in Finland | |
Restaurants | Finland Edit |
Australia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
14.00 € (24.76 A$) |
14.14 € (25.00 A$) |
+1.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
80.00 € (141.47 A$) |
67.86 € (120.00 A$) |
-15.2 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
10.00 € (17.68 A$) |
8.48 € (15.00 A$) |
-15.2 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
7.00 € (12.38 A$) |
5.65 € (10.00 A$) |
-19.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
7.50 € (13.26 A$) |
6.22 € (11.00 A$) |
-17.1 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
4.28 € (7.56 A$) |
3.09 € (5.47 A$) |
-27.7 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
2.54 € (4.50 A$) |
2.29 € (4.06 A$) |
-9.9 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
1.87 € (3.31 A$) |
1.88 € (3.32 A$) |
+0.2 % |
Markets | Finland Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
1.15 € (2.04 A$) |
1.38 € (2.43 A$) |
+19.5 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
2.10 € (3.71 A$) |
1.97 € (3.48 A$) |
-6.3 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
1.10 € (1.94 A$) |
0.81 € (1.43 A$) |
-26.2 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
2.96 € (5.23 A$) |
3.95 € (6.98 A$) |
+33.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
3.62 € (6.40 A$) |
3.55 € (6.28 A$) |
-1.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
5.60 € (9.91 A$) |
3.33 € (5.90 A$) |
-40.5 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
8.75 € (15.48 A$) |
5.41 € (9.57 A$) |
-38.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.05 € (1.86 A$) |
1.28 € (2.26 A$) |
+21.5 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
0.83 € (1.48 A$) |
1.10 € (1.94 A$) |
+31.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.99 € (1.75 A$) |
1.17 € (2.07 A$) |
+18.5 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
1.75 € (3.09 A$) |
1.75 € (3.10 A$) |
+0.4 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
0.51 € (0.90 A$) |
1.00 € (1.77 A$) |
+97.1 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
0.72 € (1.28 A$) |
0.86 € (1.52 A$) |
+19.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
1.91 € (3.37 A$) |
1.97 € (3.48 A$) |
+3.1 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
1.68 € (2.97 A$) |
1.35 € (2.39 A$) |
-19.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
12.50 € (22.11 A$) |
11.31 € (20.00 A$) |
-9.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
3.01 € (5.32 A$) |
3.91 € (6.91 A$) |
+29.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
3.36 € (5.94 A$) |
4.23 € (7.48 A$) |
+26.0 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
11.00 € (19.44 A$) |
28.27 € (50.00 A$) |
+157.2 % |
Transportation | Finland Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.20 € (5.66 A$) |
2.54 € (4.50 A$) |
-20.5 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
60.00 € (106.11 A$) |
81.13 € (143.48 A$) |
+35.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
7.90 € (13.97 A$) |
3.28 € (5.80 A$) |
-58.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
2.17 € (3.84 A$) |
2.46 € (4.35 A$) |
+13.1 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
58.20 € (102.92 A$) |
33.02 € (58.40 A$) |
-43.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.85 € (3.26 A$) |
1.03 € (1.81 A$) |
-44.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
30,000.00 € (53,052.57 A$) |
25,120.18 € (44,423.00 A$) |
-16.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
30,115.75 € (53,257.25 A$) |
19,912.48 € (35,213.61 A$) |
-33.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Finland Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
128.48 € (227.21 A$) |
152.56 € (269.79 A$) |
+18.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
25.63 € (45.32 A$) |
23.51 € (41.58 A$) |
-8.3 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
21.72 € (38.42 A$) |
46.24 € (81.77 A$) |
+112.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Finland Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
39.93 € (70.60 A$) |
41.40 € (73.21 A$) |
+3.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
24.53 € (43.38 A$) |
14.43 € (25.52 A$) |
-41.2 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
15.00 € (26.53 A$) |
11.31 € (20.00 A$) |
-24.6 % |
Childcare | Finland Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
308.86 € (546.20 A$) |
1,412.12 € (2,497.21 A$) |
+357.2 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
8,590.00 € (15,190.72 A$) |
11,254.61 € (19,902.87 A$) |
+31.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Finland Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
87.07 € (153.98 A$) |
61.13 € (108.11 A$) |
-29.8 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
36.60 € (64.72 A$) |
43.49 € (76.90 A$) |
+18.8 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
89.66 € (158.55 A$) |
88.01 € (155.65 A$) |
-1.8 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
125.34 € (221.65 A$) |
94.71 € (167.49 A$) |
-24.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Finland Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
750.33 € (1,326.89 A$) |
1,223.57 € (2,163.79 A$) |
+63.1 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
603.68 € (1,067.56 A$) |
948.86 € (1,677.98 A$) |
+57.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
1,293.30 € (2,287.10 A$) |
2,007.18 € (3,549.54 A$) |
+55.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,008.39 € (1,783.25 A$) |
1,525.26 € (2,697.30 A$) |
+51.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Finland Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
469.28 € (829.88 A$) |
556.49 € (984.10 A$) |
+18.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
290.37 € (513.49 A$) |
411.83 € (728.29 A$) |
+41.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Finland Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
2,745.01 € (4,854.33 A$) |
3,092.46 € (5,468.77 A$) |
+12.7 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.76 | 6.27 | +66.9 % |
| Last update: | 30 October 2025 | 30 October 2025 | |
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