Cost of Living Comparison Between Slovakia and Finland 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Finland is 37.3% higher than in Slovakia (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Finland is 36.8% higher than in Slovakia | |
| Rent Prices in Finland are 34.8% higher than in Slovakia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Finland are 78.8% higher than in Slovakia | |
| Groceries Prices in Finland are 36.4% higher than in Slovakia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Finland is 68.1% 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) | 2.33 € | 4.13 € | +76.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.65 € | 2.56 € | +55.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.41 € | 1.74 € | +23.6 % |
Markets | Slovakia Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.80 € | 4.12 € | +8.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.32 € | 2.20 € | +66.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.78 € | 1.10 € | +40.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.21 € | 2.93 € | -8.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.51 € | 3.53 € | -35.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.16 € | 5.25 € | +66.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.04 € | 8.67 € | +72.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.72 € | 1.05 € | +45.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.77 € | 0.80 € | +4.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.90 € | 1.01 € | +12.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.77 € | 1.72 € | -2.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.60 € | 0.55 € | -8.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.62 € | 0.76 € | +22.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.28 € | 1.88 € | +46.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.75 € | 1.64 € | +119.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.00 € | 13.00 € | +160.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.95 € | 2.85 € | +200.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.50 € | 3.25 € | +116.9 % |
| 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 € | 59.80 € | +99.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 € | 7.00 € | +133.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.93 € | 2.41 € | +25.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 20.00 € | 50.00 € | +150.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.07 € | 7.34 € | +21.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 23,495.00 € | 29,000.00 € | +23.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,228.18 € | 29,963.29 € | +23.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Slovakia Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 225.31 € | 122.84 € | -45.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 28.54 € | 26.21 € | -8.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 17.76 € | 21.12 € | +19.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Slovakia Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.73 € | 41.07 € | +11.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 15.29 € | 22.79 € | +49.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 8.20 € | 15.00 € | +82.9 % |
Childcare | Slovakia Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 479.44 € | 294.44 € | -38.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 12,220.00 € | 8,778.52 € | -28.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Slovakia Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 63.10 € | 84.27 € | +33.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 32.44 € | 33.77 € | +4.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 74.16 € | 83.39 € | +12.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 88.29 € | 113.01 € | +28.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Slovakia Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 599.71 € | 782.87 € | +30.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 485.29 € | 640.33 € | +31.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 967.46 € | 1,322.11 € | +36.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 738.39 € | 1,017.86 € | +37.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Slovakia Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 344.39 € | 493.28 € | +43.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 257.66 € | 319.42 € | +24.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Slovakia Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,132.91 € | 2,605.34 € | +130.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.33 | 3.48 | -19.5 % |
| Last update: | July 2024 | July 2024 | |
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