Cost of Living Comparison Between Finland and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Germany is 0.4% higher than in Finland (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Germany is 4.4% higher than in Finland | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 20.0% higher than in Finland | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 9.4% lower than in Finland | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 4.3% lower than in Finland | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 1.1% higher than in Finland | |
Restaurants | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.00 € | 15.00 € | +7.1 % |
| 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) | 7.00 € | 4.00 € | -42.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.23 € | 3.51 € | -16.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.47 € | 2.89 € | +17.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.75 € | 2.57 € | +47.4 % |
Markets | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.22 € | 4.18 € | -1.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.07 € | 1.75 € | -15.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.08 € | 1.33 € | +22.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.94 € | 3.32 € | +12.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.51 € | 5.81 € | +65.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.58 € | 5.53 € | -1.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.72 € | 7.80 € | -10.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.02 € | 1.26 € | +24.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.82 € | 0.72 € | -12.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.98 € | 0.90 € | -8.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.69 € | 1.91 € | +12.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.52 € | 0.62 € | +19.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.73 € | 0.63 € | -13.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.93 € | 1.63 € | -15.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.64 € | 0.94 € | -42.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 13.00 € | 5.00 € | -61.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.93 € | 0.93 € | -68.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.29 € | 1.44 € | -56.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 10.50 € | 8.50 € | -19.0 % |
Transportation | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.05 € | 3.20 € | +4.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 60.00 € | 58.00 € | -3.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 7.50 € | 5.00 € | -33.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.05 € | 4.02 € | +96.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 57.00 € | 33.00 € | -42.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.04 € | 6.54 € | -7.1 % |
| 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) | 30,468.84 € | 32,462.45 € | +6.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 122.30 € | 301.98 € | +146.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 26.22 € | 23.74 € | -9.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 21.66 € | 44.96 € | +107.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.13 € | 35.13 € | -10.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 24.71 € | 21.43 € | -13.3 % |
| 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 | 308.32 € | 404.73 € | +31.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,756.67 € | 12,899.54 € | +47.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 87.37 € | 80.64 € | -7.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 36.24 € | 38.00 € | +4.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 87.43 € | 88.08 € | +0.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 120.11 € | 115.07 € | -4.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 769.17 € | 886.45 € | +15.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 623.92 € | 669.91 € | +7.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,326.14 € | 1,657.29 € | +25.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,007.33 € | 1,259.02 € | +25.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 488.36 € | 507.49 € | +3.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 306.93 € | 399.41 € | +30.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,727.96 € | 2,878.01 € | +5.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.79 | 3.98 | +5.1 % |
| Last update: | 19 June 2025 | 19 June 2025 | |
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