Cost of Living Comparison Between Slovakia and Finland 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Finland is 38.0% higher than in Slovakia (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Finland is 36.6% higher than in Slovakia | |
| Rent Prices in Finland are 31.4% higher than in Slovakia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Finland are 77.7% higher than in Slovakia | |
| Groceries Prices in Finland are 36.1% higher than in Slovakia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Finland is 72.4% 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) | 2.45 € | 4.19 € | +70.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.70 € | 2.51 € | +47.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.41 € | 1.76 € | +25.0 % |
Markets | Slovakia Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.73 € | 4.22 € | +13.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.23 € | 2.12 € | +73.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.78 € | 1.11 € | +42.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.23 € | 2.94 € | -8.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.68 € | 3.47 € | -39.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.08 € | 5.59 € | +81.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.95 € | 8.61 € | +73.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.75 € | 1.03 € | +37.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.78 € | 0.82 € | +5.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.94 € | 0.98 € | +4.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.76 € | 1.70 € | -3.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.63 € | 0.54 € | -14.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.67 € | 0.76 € | +13.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.32 € | 1.92 € | +44.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.78 € | 1.70 € | +118.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.00 € | 13.00 € | +160.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.94 € | 2.93 € | +212.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.61 € | 3.26 € | +101.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.20 € | 10.20 € | +96.2 % |
Transportation | Slovakia Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.00 € | 3.00 € | +200.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 30.00 € | 60.00 € | +100.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 € | 7.00 € | +133.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.93 € | 2.05 € | +6.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 20.00 € | 56.70 € | +183.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.88 € | 7.08 € | +20.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,000.00 € | 30,000.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,511.72 € | 30,326.40 € | +23.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Slovakia Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 223.14 € | 122.69 € | -45.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 25.34 € | 26.22 € | +3.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 17.77 € | 21.70 € | +22.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Slovakia Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.28 € | 40.29 € | +5.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 13.77 € | 24.73 € | +79.6 % |
| 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 | 462.47 € | 306.95 € | -33.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,503.64 € | 8,921.38 € | -6.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Slovakia Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 62.53 € | 88.28 € | +41.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 32.94 € | 35.43 € | +7.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 72.77 € | 86.45 € | +18.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 85.30 € | 114.01 € | +33.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Slovakia Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 606.20 € | 777.93 € | +28.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 486.71 € | 630.46 € | +29.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 990.14 € | 1,327.93 € | +34.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 767.68 € | 1,008.96 € | +31.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Slovakia Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 335.43 € | 460.62 € | +37.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 255.30 € | 294.48 € | +15.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Slovakia Edit |
Finland Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,143.69 € | 2,692.61 € | +135.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.30 | 3.81 | -11.4 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | March 2025 | |
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