Cost of Living Comparison Between Slovakia and Finland 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Finland are 36.2% higher than in Slovakia (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Finland are 35.8% higher than in Slovakia | |
| Rent Prices in Finland are 34.5% higher than in Slovakia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Finland are 84.7% higher than in Slovakia | |
| Groceries Prices in Finland are 34.9% higher than in Slovakia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Finland is 73.2% higher than in Slovakia | |
Restaurants | Slovakia Edit |
Finland Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 8.00 € | 14.00 € | +75.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 40.00 € | 80.00 € | +100.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 € | 10.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 2.00 € | 7.00 € | +250.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.50 € | 7.00 € | +180.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.29 € | 4.17 € | +82.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.63 € | 2.50 € | +53.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.36 € | 1.71 € | +25.2 % |
Markets | Slovakia Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.79 € | 4.00 € | +5.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.28 € | 2.17 € | +69.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.77 € | 1.07 € | +39.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.21 € | 2.90 € | -9.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.35 € | 3.51 € | -34.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.15 € | 5.07 € | +60.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.14 € | 8.47 € | +64.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.72 € | 1.00 € | +37.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.76 € | 0.79 € | +3.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.93 € | 0.99 € | +6.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.70 € | 1.70 € | -0.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.56 € | 0.54 € | -4.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.57 € | 0.74 € | +29.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.27 € | 1.81 € | +42.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.75 € | 1.60 € | +114.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.00 € | 12.75 € | +155.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.90 € | 2.81 € | +211.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.45 € | 3.29 € | +127.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.00 € | 10.00 € | +100.0 % |
Transportation | Slovakia Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.00 € | 3.00 € | +200.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 30.00 € | 59.00 € | +96.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 € | 7.00 € | +133.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.61 € | 2.41 € | +50.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 13.50 € | 50.00 € | +270.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.12 € | 7.39 € | +20.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 23,290.00 € | 28,525.00 € | +22.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 22,723.85 € | 29,611.04 € | +30.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Slovakia Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 227.27 € | 118.99 € | -47.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 29.59 € | 26.37 € | -10.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 17.98 € | 20.90 € | +16.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Slovakia Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.14 € | 40.45 € | +11.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.16 € | 24.45 € | +72.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 8.00 € | 15.00 € | +87.5 % |
Childcare | Slovakia Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 472.06 € | 294.90 € | -37.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,064.44 € | 8,597.68 € | -14.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Slovakia Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 64.12 € | 81.50 € | +27.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 32.18 € | 33.60 € | +4.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 75.56 € | 81.05 € | +7.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 87.44 € | 112.29 € | +28.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Slovakia Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 597.16 € | 780.73 € | +30.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 479.86 € | 638.85 € | +33.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 962.88 € | 1,296.74 € | +34.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 730.91 € | 1,010.81 € | +38.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Slovakia Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 352.01 € | 480.37 € | +36.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 258.80 € | 319.72 € | +23.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Slovakia Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,116.60 € | 2,625.83 € | +135.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.16 | 3.30 | -20.9 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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