Cost of Living Comparison Between Finland and France 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in France is 1.0% higher than in Finland (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in France is 2.0% higher than in Finland | |
| Rent Prices in France are 5.9% higher than in Finland | |
| Restaurant Prices in France are 10.3% lower than in Finland | |
| Groceries Prices in France are 8.6% higher than in Finland | |
| Local Purchasing Power in France is 14.1% lower than in Finland | |
Restaurants | Finland Edit |
France Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.00 € | 15.00 € | +7.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 € | 60.00 € | -25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 11.00 € | +10.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 € | 6.00 € | -14.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.00 € | 5.00 € | -28.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.18 € | 3.19 € | -23.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.45 € | 2.79 € | +13.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.74 € | 1.95 € | +12.0 % |
Markets | Finland Edit |
France Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.26 € | 4.34 € | +2.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.08 € | 1.60 € | -23.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.09 € | 1.02 € | -6.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.93 € | 3.70 € | +26.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.45 € | 7.98 € | +131.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.57 € | 5.49 € | -1.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.60 € | 8.47 € | -1.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.03 € | 1.26 € | +22.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.82 € | 0.93 € | +13.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.97 € | 1.24 € | +27.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.69 € | 1.44 € | -14.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.53 € | 0.92 € | +75.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.74 € | 0.98 € | +32.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.87 € | 1.38 € | -26.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.66 € | 0.67 € | -59.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 13.00 € | 7.00 € | -46.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.93 € | 2.23 € | -23.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.25 € | 2.72 € | -16.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 10.30 € | 12.00 € | +16.5 % |
Transportation | Finland Edit |
France Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 € | 1.90 € | -36.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 60.00 € | 62.00 € | +3.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 7.00 € | 4.65 € | -33.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.09 € | 3.22 € | +53.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 56.40 € | 32.10 € | -43.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.08 € | 6.79 € | -4.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,000.00 € | 32,395.00 € | +8.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,409.82 € | 31,739.25 € | +4.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Finland Edit |
France Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 122.69 € | 187.20 € | +52.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 26.36 € | 22.83 € | -13.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 21.67 € | 30.07 € | +38.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Finland Edit |
France Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.60 € | 32.79 € | -17.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 24.73 € | 16.28 € | -34.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 € | 12.00 € | -20.0 % |
Childcare | Finland Edit |
France Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 307.10 € | 701.80 € | +128.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,921.38 € | 10,575.42 € | +18.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Finland Edit |
France Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 87.47 € | 90.36 € | +3.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 35.51 € | 38.06 € | +7.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 86.91 € | 90.92 € | +4.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 114.62 € | 121.85 € | +6.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Finland Edit |
France Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 770.02 € | 768.07 € | -0.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 622.37 € | 608.11 € | -2.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,318.64 € | 1,423.15 € | +7.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 994.50 € | 1,125.01 € | +13.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Finland Edit |
France Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 460.62 € | 530.90 € | +15.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 294.48 € | 361.57 € | +22.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Finland Edit |
France Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,695.63 € | 2,362.24 € | -12.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.80 | 3.66 | -3.8 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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