Cost of Living Comparison Between Finland and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Germany are 3.0% lower than in Finland (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Germany are 2.8% higher than in Finland | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 22.8% higher than in Finland | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 17.0% lower than in Finland | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 3.1% lower than in Finland | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 6.6% higher than in Finland | |
Restaurants | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.00 € | 13.00 € | -7.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 € | 60.00 € | -25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 10.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 € | 4.00 € | -42.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.00 € | 4.00 € | -42.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.15 € | 3.33 € | -19.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.51 € | 2.70 € | +7.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.72 € | 2.41 € | +40.2 % |
Markets | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.02 € | 3.95 € | -1.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.20 € | 1.78 € | -18.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.07 € | 1.24 € | +16.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.91 € | 3.33 € | +14.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.51 € | 5.69 € | +62.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.10 € | 6.67 € | +30.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.49 € | 7.31 € | -14.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.00 € | 1.19 € | +18.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.79 € | 0.60 € | -24.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.98 € | 0.92 € | -6.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.70 € | 1.37 € | -19.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.54 € | 0.67 € | +24.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.74 € | 0.72 € | -2.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.82 € | 1.86 € | +2.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.61 € | 0.85 € | -47.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 12.75 € | 5.99 € | -53.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.82 € | 0.86 € | -69.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.31 € | 1.44 € | -56.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 10.00 € | 8.20 € | -18.0 % |
Transportation | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 € | 3.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 59.00 € | 49.00 € | -16.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 7.00 € | 4.40 € | -37.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.41 € | 3.38 € | +40.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 50.00 € | 30.00 € | -40.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.37 € | 6.63 € | -10.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,550.00 € | 27,180.00 € | -4.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,672.78 € | 27,735.07 € | -6.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 119.65 € | 290.91 € | +143.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 26.40 € | 19.00 € | -28.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 20.96 € | 46.02 € | +119.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.01 € | 33.72 € | -17.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 24.36 € | 20.27 € | -16.8 % |
| 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 | 296.08 € | 399.03 € | +34.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,778.52 € | 12,100.27 € | +37.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 82.88 € | 78.19 € | -5.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 34.27 € | 36.91 € | +7.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 81.71 € | 84.20 € | +3.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 113.37 € | 111.33 € | -1.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 788.71 € | 918.90 € | +16.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 643.79 € | 698.17 € | +8.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,309.75 € | 1,707.14 € | +30.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,018.81 € | 1,295.97 € | +27.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 485.20 € | 540.73 € | +11.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 321.89 € | 437.22 € | +35.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,583.48 € | 2,830.21 € | +9.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.45 | 3.98 | +15.4 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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