Cost of Living Comparison Between Germany and Finland 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Finland is 0.7% lower than in Germany (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Finland is 4.5% lower than in Germany | |
| Rent Prices in Finland are 17.0% lower than in Germany | |
| Restaurant Prices in Finland are 10.3% higher than in Germany | |
| Groceries Prices in Finland are 4.0% higher than in Germany | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Finland is 0.5% lower than in Germany | |
Restaurants | Germany Edit |
Finland Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 14.00 € | -6.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 65.00 € | 80.00 € | +23.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 10.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.50 € | 7.00 € | +55.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 7.00 € | +75.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.48 € | 4.18 € | +20.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.87 € | 2.45 € | -14.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.58 € | 1.74 € | -32.6 % |
Markets | Germany Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.17 € | 4.26 € | +2.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.75 € | 2.08 € | +19.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.33 € | 1.09 € | -18.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.33 € | 2.93 € | -11.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.81 € | 3.44 € | -40.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.58 € | 5.57 € | -0.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.74 € | 8.56 € | +10.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.26 € | 1.02 € | -18.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.72 € | 0.81 € | +13.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.90 € | 0.97 € | +8.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.91 € | 1.68 € | -11.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.62 € | 0.53 € | -14.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.63 € | 0.74 € | +17.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.63 € | 1.87 € | +14.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.92 € | 1.66 € | +79.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.00 € | 13.00 € | +160.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.93 € | 2.93 € | +214.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.44 € | 3.22 € | +123.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 8.20 € | 10.20 € | +24.4 % |
Transportation | Germany Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.10 € | 3.00 € | -3.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 50.00 € | 60.00 € | +20.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.70 € | 7.00 € | +48.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.02 € | 2.09 € | -48.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 33.00 € | 56.40 € | +70.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.57 € | 7.08 € | +7.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,180.00 € | 30,000.00 € | +10.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,299.98 € | 30,409.82 € | -5.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Germany Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 302.92 € | 122.69 € | -59.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 24.37 € | 26.36 € | +8.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 44.86 € | 21.67 € | -51.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Germany Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.92 € | 39.68 € | +13.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 21.33 € | 24.73 € | +15.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 € | 15.00 € | +25.0 % |
Childcare | Germany Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 415.31 € | 307.10 € | -26.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 12,814.85 € | 8,921.38 € | -30.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Germany Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 81.45 € | 87.47 € | +7.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 38.22 € | 35.51 € | -7.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 88.72 € | 86.91 € | -2.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 115.35 € | 114.62 € | -0.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Germany Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 880.99 € | 770.02 € | -12.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 666.64 € | 622.37 € | -6.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,658.41 € | 1,314.93 € | -20.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,256.50 € | 994.50 € | -20.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Germany Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 513.53 € | 460.62 € | -10.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 406.98 € | 294.48 € | -27.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Germany Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,835.09 € | 2,695.63 € | -4.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.98 | 3.80 | -4.4 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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