Cost of Living Comparison Between Finland and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Germany is 0.8% lower than in Finland (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Germany is 2.9% higher than in Finland | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 17.2% higher than in Finland | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 11.2% lower than in Finland | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 5.0% lower than in Finland | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 3.0% higher than in Finland | |
Restaurants | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.75 € | 15.00 € | +1.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 € | 65.00 € | -18.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 10.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 € | 4.50 € | -35.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.50 € | 4.00 € | -46.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.20 € | 3.45 € | -17.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.58 € | 2.83 € | +9.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.74 € | 2.52 € | +44.5 % |
Markets | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.23 € | 4.16 € | -1.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.24 € | 1.73 € | -22.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.12 € | 1.33 € | +19.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.97 € | 3.22 € | +8.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.51 € | 5.77 € | +64.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.58 € | 5.76 € | +3.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.75 € | 7.80 € | -10.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.05 € | 1.23 € | +17.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.81 € | 0.68 € | -16.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.02 € | 0.91 € | -10.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.74 € | 1.96 € | +12.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.55 € | 0.64 € | +17.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.76 € | 0.67 € | -11.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.89 € | 1.66 € | -12.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.71 € | 0.84 € | -51.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 13.00 € | 5.99 € | -53.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.90 € | 0.92 € | -68.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.27 € | 1.49 € | -54.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 10.10 € | 8.20 € | -18.8 % |
Transportation | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 € | 3.10 € | +3.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 60.00 € | 49.00 € | -18.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 7.00 € | 4.50 € | -35.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.24 € | 3.54 € | +58.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 56.40 € | 30.00 € | -46.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.11 € | 6.58 € | -7.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,000.00 € | 27,180.00 € | -9.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,319.80 € | 32,159.93 € | +6.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 123.36 € | 302.47 € | +145.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 26.16 € | 25.42 € | -2.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 21.49 € | 44.99 € | +109.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.35 € | 34.81 € | -15.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 24.50 € | 21.17 € | -13.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 € | 12.00 € | -20.0 % |
Childcare | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 304.41 € | 417.73 € | +37.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,921.38 € | 12,986.29 € | +45.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 87.15 € | 80.07 € | -8.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 34.77 € | 37.70 € | +8.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 87.53 € | 87.49 € | -0.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 115.75 € | 115.05 € | -0.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 790.73 € | 889.07 € | +12.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 643.22 € | 670.74 € | +4.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,362.96 € | 1,662.26 € | +22.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,034.13 € | 1,266.07 € | +22.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 479.03 € | 520.03 € | +8.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 308.23 € | 414.40 € | +34.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,684.19 € | 2,846.04 € | +6.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.76 | 3.98 | +5.7 % |
| Last update: | January 2025 | January 2025 | |
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