Cost of Living Comparison Between Finland and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Germany is 0.7% higher than in Finland (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Germany is 4.7% higher than in Finland | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 20.5% higher than in Finland | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 9.4% lower than in Finland | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 3.9% lower than in Finland | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 0.5% higher than in Finland | |
Restaurants | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.00 € | 15.00 € | +7.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 € | 65.00 € | -18.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 10.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 € | 4.50 € | -35.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.00 € | 4.00 € | -42.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.18 € | 3.48 € | -16.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.45 € | 2.87 € | +17.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.74 € | 2.58 € | +48.4 % |
Markets | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.26 € | 4.17 € | -2.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.08 € | 1.75 € | -16.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.09 € | 1.33 € | +22.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.93 € | 3.33 € | +13.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.44 € | 5.81 € | +69.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.57 € | 5.58 € | +0.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.56 € | 7.74 € | -9.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.02 € | 1.26 € | +22.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.81 € | 0.72 € | -12.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.97 € | 0.90 € | -7.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.68 € | 1.91 € | +13.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.53 € | 0.62 € | +17.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.74 € | 0.63 € | -14.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.87 € | 1.63 € | -12.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.66 € | 0.92 € | -44.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 13.00 € | 5.00 € | -61.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.93 € | 0.93 € | -68.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.22 € | 1.44 € | -55.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 10.20 € | 8.20 € | -19.6 % |
Transportation | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 € | 3.10 € | +3.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 60.00 € | 50.00 € | -16.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 7.00 € | 4.70 € | -32.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.09 € | 4.02 € | +92.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 56.40 € | 33.00 € | -41.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.08 € | 6.57 € | -7.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,000.00 € | 27,180.00 € | -9.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,409.82 € | 32,299.98 € | +6.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 122.69 € | 302.92 € | +146.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 26.36 € | 24.37 € | -7.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 21.67 € | 44.86 € | +107.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.68 € | 34.92 € | -12.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 24.73 € | 21.33 € | -13.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 € | 12.00 € | -20.0 % |
Childcare | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 307.10 € | 415.31 € | +35.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,921.38 € | 12,814.85 € | +43.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 87.47 € | 81.45 € | -6.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 35.51 € | 38.22 € | +7.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 86.91 € | 88.72 € | +2.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 114.62 € | 115.35 € | +0.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 770.02 € | 880.99 € | +14.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 622.37 € | 666.64 € | +7.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,314.93 € | 1,658.41 € | +26.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 994.50 € | 1,256.50 € | +26.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 460.62 € | 513.53 € | +11.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 294.48 € | 406.98 € | +38.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Finland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,695.63 € | 2,835.09 € | +5.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.80 | 3.98 | +4.6 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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