Cost of Living Comparison Between Finland and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Germany are 7.2% lower than in Finland (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Germany are 2.4% lower than in Finland | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 13.2% higher than in Finland | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 20.1% lower than in Finland | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 13.4% lower than in Finland | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 9.5% higher than in Finland | |
Restaurants | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.70 € | 12.00 € | -5.5 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 € | 55.00 € | -31.2 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.00 € | 9.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 € | 4.00 € | -42.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.00 € | 3.50 € | -50.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.91 € | 3.09 € | -21.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.41 € | 2.55 € | +5.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.57 € | 2.26 € | +43.5 % |
Markets | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.81 € | 3.99 € | +4.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.06 € | 1.65 € | -19.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.99 € | 0.94 € | -5.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.66 € | 2.74 € | +3.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.33 € | 5.39 € | +62.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.78 € | 3.69 € | -22.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.38 € | 6.72 € | -8.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.03 € | 1.13 € | +10.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.77 € | 0.74 € | -2.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.03 € | 0.98 € | -4.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.65 € | 0.66 € | -60.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.48 € | 0.73 € | +52.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.67 € | 0.50 € | -25.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.78 € | 1.25 € | -29.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.56 € | 0.58 € | -63.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 12.00 € | 5.00 € | -58.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.77 € | 0.66 € | -76.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.25 € | 1.43 € | -56.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 9.50 € | 7.60 € | -20.0 % |
Transportation | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 € | 2.90 € | -3.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 60.00 € | 70.00 € | +16.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.95 € | 3.50 € | -49.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.49 € | 3.22 € | +29.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 47.07 € | 30.00 € | -36.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 8.16 € | 7.59 € | -7.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,590.00 € | 25,000.00 € | -9.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,905.83 € | 25,743.78 € | -7.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 115.08 € | 260.03 € | +126.0 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.07 € | 0.11 € | +56.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 21.14 € | 35.13 € | +66.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.64 € | 32.78 € | -12.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 24.51 € | 20.90 € | -14.7 % |
| 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 | 320.78 € | 351.21 € | +9.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 6,636.59 € | 12,001.96 € | +80.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 86.85 € | 78.70 € | -9.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 36.63 € | 36.71 € | +0.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 81.90 € | 82.84 € | +1.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 118.86 € | 106.97 € | -10.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 803.46 € | 844.48 € | +5.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 652.48 € | 636.50 € | -2.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,290.23 € | 1,572.86 € | +21.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 999.98 € | 1,188.16 € | +18.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 469.81 € | 618.23 € | +31.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 296.01 € | 447.60 € | +51.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,552.01 € | 2,728.16 € | +6.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 1.37 | 2.34 | +70.5 % |
| Last update: | March 2023 | March 2023 | |
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