Cost of Living Comparison Between Germany and Finland 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Finland is 0.1% lower than in Germany (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Finland is 3.9% lower than in Germany | |
| Rent Prices in Finland are 16.6% lower than in Germany | |
| Restaurant Prices in Finland are 10.3% higher than in Germany | |
| Groceries Prices in Finland are 4.9% higher than in Germany | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Finland is 2.3% lower than in Germany | |
Restaurants | Germany Edit |
Finland Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 14.00 € | -6.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 65.00 € | 80.00 € | +23.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 10.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.50 € | 7.00 € | +55.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 7.00 € | +75.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.50 € | 4.21 € | +20.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.88 € | 2.45 € | -14.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.59 € | 1.76 € | -32.1 % |
Markets | Germany Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.18 € | 4.24 € | +1.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.75 € | 2.12 € | +21.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.33 € | 1.09 € | -18.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.33 € | 2.95 € | -11.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.81 € | 3.53 € | -39.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.56 € | 5.62 € | +1.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.80 € | 8.74 € | +12.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.26 € | 1.04 € | -17.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.72 € | 0.82 € | +14.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.90 € | 0.98 € | +9.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.90 € | 1.71 € | -9.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.62 € | 0.52 € | -16.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.63 € | 0.73 € | +15.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.63 € | 1.91 € | +17.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.94 € | 1.65 € | +76.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.00 € | 13.00 € | +160.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.93 € | 2.94 € | +215.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.44 € | 3.27 € | +127.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 8.40 € | 10.40 € | +23.8 % |
Transportation | Germany Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.20 € | 3.00 € | -6.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 55.00 € | 60.00 € | +9.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.90 € | 7.70 € | +57.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.02 € | 2.16 € | -46.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 33.00 € | 57.00 € | +72.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.55 € | 7.06 € | +7.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,180.00 € | 30,000.00 € | +10.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,302.42 € | 30,338.63 € | -6.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Germany Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 302.94 € | 123.16 € | -59.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 23.87 € | 26.26 € | +10.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 44.71 € | 21.79 € | -51.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Germany Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.05 € | 39.81 € | +13.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 21.40 € | 25.43 € | +18.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 € | 15.00 € | +25.0 % |
Childcare | Germany Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 408.88 € | 306.57 € | -25.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 12,886.73 € | 8,756.67 € | -32.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Germany Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 80.80 € | 88.52 € | +9.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 38.04 € | 36.53 € | -4.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 88.47 € | 87.43 € | -1.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 114.75 € | 118.99 € | +3.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Germany Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 889.87 € | 775.11 € | -12.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 671.21 € | 625.39 € | -6.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,655.50 € | 1,329.79 € | -19.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,254.66 € | 998.99 € | -20.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Germany Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 509.49 € | 474.03 € | -7.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 398.24 € | 301.03 € | -24.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Germany Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,872.23 € | 2,695.28 € | -6.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.98 | 3.79 | -4.6 % |
| Last update: | 25 May 2025 | 21 May 2025 | |
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