Finland vs United States
United States is about 18% pricier than Finland overall, with a price level of 100.0 versus 82.5 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in housing & utilities. On quality of life, Finland scores higher (96 vs 91 of 100).
Metric Finland United States
Price level (US=100) 82.5 100.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $65,378 $85,810
GNI / capita (PPP) $65,640 $85,980
Inflation (YoY) 1.6% 2.9%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Finland United States
Housing & utilities 198 215
Food 133 117
Transport 164 116
Restaurants & hotels 176 142
Health 158 208
Communication 123 224
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Finland United States
Quality-of-life score 96/100 91/100
Life expectancy 82 yrs 79 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.0 5.8
Internet users 94% 95%
Frequently asked
Is Finland more expensive than United States?
United States is more expensive: about 18% pricier than Finland overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United States?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Finland would cost roughly $121,000 in United States, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Finland or United States?
Finland scores higher, 96 vs 91 out of 100.
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