Cost of Living Comparison Between France and Finland 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Finland are 0.6% lower than in France (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Finland are 2.2% lower than in France | |
| Rent Prices in Finland are 7.5% lower than in France | |
| Restaurant Prices in Finland are 13.0% higher than in France | |
| Groceries Prices in Finland are 9.5% lower than in France | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Finland is 15.8% higher than in France | |
Restaurants | France Edit |
Finland Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 14.00 € | -6.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 80.00 € | +33.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 10.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 € | 7.00 € | +16.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 € | 7.00 € | +40.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.05 € | 4.17 € | +36.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.78 € | 2.50 € | -10.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.92 € | 1.72 € | -10.8 % |
Markets | France Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.27 € | 4.00 € | -6.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.57 € | 2.17 € | +38.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.98 € | 1.08 € | +9.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.80 € | 2.89 € | -23.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.64 € | 3.50 € | -54.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.78 € | 5.08 € | -12.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.55 € | 8.50 € | -0.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.25 € | 1.00 € | -20.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 0.79 € | -14.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.34 € | 0.99 € | -25.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.53 € | 1.70 € | +11.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 0.54 € | -41.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.93 € | 0.74 € | -20.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.36 € | 1.82 € | +33.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.70 € | 1.61 € | +128.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 13.00 € | +85.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.19 € | 2.82 € | +28.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.69 € | 3.29 € | +22.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 11.00 € | 10.00 € | -9.1 % |
Transportation | France Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.80 € | 3.00 € | +66.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 66.20 € | 59.00 € | -10.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.80 € | 7.00 € | +150.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.93 € | 2.41 € | -17.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 28.00 € | 50.00 € | +78.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.90 € | 7.39 € | +7.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 31,060.00 € | 28,550.00 € | -8.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,931.65 € | 29,672.78 € | +10.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | France Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 176.85 € | 118.99 € | -32.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 26.35 € | 26.40 € | +0.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.55 € | 20.94 € | -29.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | France Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.92 € | 40.74 € | +23.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 15.77 € | 24.62 € | +56.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 € | 15.00 € | +25.0 % |
Childcare | France Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 680.71 € | 295.96 € | -56.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,301.86 € | 8,597.68 € | -16.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | France Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 85.71 € | 82.19 € | -4.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 37.26 € | 33.68 € | -9.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 89.03 € | 81.03 € | -9.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 117.15 € | 112.51 € | -4.0 % |
Rent Per Month | France Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 795.50 € | 780.37 € | -1.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 589.43 € | 639.70 € | +8.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,483.46 € | 1,303.15 € | -12.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,168.10 € | 1,011.61 € | -13.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | France Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 557.65 € | 483.66 € | -13.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 418.68 € | 319.51 € | -23.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | France Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,310.88 € | 2,617.42 € | +13.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.56 | 3.30 | -7.1 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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