Cost of Living Comparison Between France and Finland 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Finland is 1.0% lower than in France (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Finland is 1.9% lower than in France | |
| Rent Prices in Finland are 5.6% lower than in France | |
| Restaurant Prices in Finland are 11.5% higher than in France | |
| Groceries Prices in Finland are 8.0% lower than in France | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Finland is 16.4% higher than in France | |
Restaurants | France Edit |
Finland Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 14.00 € | -6.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 80.00 € | +33.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 11.00 € | 10.00 € | -9.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 € | 7.00 € | +16.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 € | 7.00 € | +40.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.19 € | 4.18 € | +31.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.79 € | 2.45 € | -12.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.95 € | 1.74 € | -10.7 % |
Markets | France Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.34 € | 4.26 € | -1.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.60 € | 2.08 € | +29.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.02 € | 1.09 € | +6.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.70 € | 2.93 € | -20.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.98 € | 3.45 € | -56.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.49 € | 5.57 € | +1.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.47 € | 8.60 € | +1.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.26 € | 1.03 € | -18.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.93 € | 0.82 € | -11.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.24 € | 0.97 € | -21.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.44 € | 1.69 € | +17.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 0.53 € | -43.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.98 € | 0.74 € | -24.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.38 € | 1.87 € | +35.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.67 € | 1.66 € | +147.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 13.00 € | +85.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.23 € | 2.93 € | +31.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.72 € | 3.25 € | +19.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 12.00 € | 10.30 € | -14.2 % |
Transportation | France Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.90 € | 3.00 € | +57.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 62.00 € | 60.00 € | -3.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.65 € | 7.00 € | +50.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 € | 2.09 € | -35.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 32.10 € | 56.40 € | +75.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.79 € | 7.08 € | +4.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,395.00 € | 30,000.00 € | -7.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 31,739.25 € | 30,409.82 € | -4.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | France Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 187.20 € | 122.69 € | -34.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 22.83 € | 26.36 € | +15.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.07 € | 21.67 € | -28.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | France Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.79 € | 39.60 € | +20.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 16.28 € | 24.73 € | +51.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 € | 15.00 € | +25.0 % |
Childcare | France Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 701.80 € | 307.10 € | -56.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,575.42 € | 8,921.38 € | -15.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | France Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 90.36 € | 87.47 € | -3.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 38.06 € | 35.51 € | -6.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 90.92 € | 86.91 € | -4.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 121.85 € | 114.62 € | -5.9 % |
Rent Per Month | France Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 768.07 € | 770.02 € | +0.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 608.11 € | 622.37 € | +2.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,423.15 € | 1,318.64 € | -7.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,125.01 € | 994.50 € | -11.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | France Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 530.90 € | 460.62 € | -13.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 361.57 € | 294.48 € | -18.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | France Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,362.24 € | 2,695.63 € | +14.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.66 | 3.80 | +3.9 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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