Cost of Living Comparison Between Finland and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Germany are 10.52% lower than in Finland (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Germany are 6.44% lower than in Finland | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 6.54% higher than in Finland | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 21.91% lower than in Finland | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 18.37% lower than in Finland | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 10.65% higher than in Finland | |
Restaurants | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.00 € | 10.00 € | -16.67 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.00 € | 50.00 € | -28.57 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 € | 8.00 € | 0.00 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 € | 3.50 € | -41.67 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.00 € | 3.50 € | -41.67 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.58 € | 2.80 € | -21.84 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.46 € | 2.36 € | -3.99 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.58 € | 2.05 € | +29.72 % |
Markets | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.59 € | 3.30 € | -7.93 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.81 € | 1.21 € | -33.23 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.93 € | 0.89 € | -4.45 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.09 € | 2.26 € | +8.34 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.04 € | 4.30 € | +41.36 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.53 € | 3.21 € | -29.04 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.33 € | 4.72 € | -25.42 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.00 € | 1.08 € | +7.49 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.73 € | 0.74 € | +0.63 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.93 € | 0.89 € | -4.82 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.37 € | 0.71 € | -48.41 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.45 € | 0.59 € | +30.70 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.63 € | 0.59 € | -5.64 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.61 € | 0.98 € | -38.77 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.36 € | 0.41 € | -69.71 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 12.00 € | 5.00 € | -58.33 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.42 € | 0.64 € | -73.61 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.90 € | 1.36 € | -53.12 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 8.00 € | 7.00 € | -12.50 % |
Transportation | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 € | 2.80 € | -6.67 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 56.00 € | 70.00 € | +25.00 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.00 € | 3.50 € | -41.67 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.56 € | 3.22 € | +25.79 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 47.00 € | 30.00 € | -36.17 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.83 € | 5.31 € | -8.85 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,900.00 € | 22,620.00 € | -9.16 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,388.17 € | 22,454.09 € | -11.56 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 105.87 € | 223.20 € | +110.82 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.07 € | 0.10 € | +49.36 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 24.01 € | 32.40 € | +34.91 % |
Sports And Leisure | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.94 € | 30.45 € | -23.76 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 23.42 € | 19.66 € | -16.04 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 14.00 € | 11.00 € | -21.43 % |
Childcare | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 284.41 € | 327.90 € | +15.29 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 5,926.67 € | 12,016.05 € | +102.75 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 84.42 € | 76.05 € | -9.91 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 35.76 € | 34.82 € | -2.64 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 81.68 € | 79.00 € | -3.29 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 117.90 € | 106.09 € | -10.02 % |
Rent Per Month | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 727.85 € | 729.66 € | +0.25 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 571.77 € | 550.37 € | -3.74 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,222.33 € | 1,389.84 € | +13.70 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 957.03 € | 1,036.47 € | +8.30 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 476.71 € | 479.19 € | +0.52 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 280.02 € | 334.43 € | +19.43 % |
Salaries And Financing | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,392.28 € | 2,476.58 € | +3.52 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 1.40 | 1.84 | +31.25 % |
| Last update: | June 2021 | June 2021 | |
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