VanBasket Finland

Food Prices in Finland — November 2026

Name: Finland — VanBasket Food Price Index
Creator: OpenVan.camp
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Updated: 1 November 2026

Current Index

133

vs World Average

+33%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 4 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$1.44

-19% World (base = 100)
Eggs 12 pcs

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$3.77

+10% World (base = 100)
Chicken 1 kg

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$11.42

+94% World (base = 100)
Rice 1 kg

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$2.65

+17% World (base = 100)
Bread 500 g loaf
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

Monthly basket, 1 person

Directional: 4 milk + 2 eggs + 4 chicken + 4 rice

$69.58

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Data: WhereNext (CC BY 4.0, January 2026)

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Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)

Ohrarieskapalat

Leipäaitta

Lidl, Espoo 31 Oct

1.49 €
Tofu toscana

Vemondo, Donau Soja, Lidl · 180 g

Lidl, Espoo 31 Oct

1.49 €
Pitkäjyväinen riisi

Golden Sun

Lidl, Espoo 31 Oct

0.83 €
Maustamaton Kauraruoka 13%

Vemondo

Lidl, Espoo 31 Oct

1.95 €
Hapankaali

Rasilainen · 400 g

Lidl, Espoo 31 Oct

2.49 €
Retkieväs

Leipä-Aitta,Lidl

Lidl, Espoo 31 Oct

0.69 €
Frischkäse Vegan

Vemondo · 100unknown

Lidl, Espoo 31 Oct

2.29 €
VEMONDO Bio Organic Tofu Classic VLABEL .COM VEGAN

Vemondo · 2 x 180 g

Lidl, Espoo 31 Oct

1.75 €
Champignons de Paris Blanc

Albachamp, Ruol · 250 gram

Lidl, Espoo 31 Oct

1.59 €
Satsuma

1,5kg

Lidl, Espoo 31 Oct

2.79 €
Mustapavut suolaliemessä

Pirkka · 380g/230g

K-Citymarket, Hämeenlinna 3 Oct deal

1.25 €
White chocolate

Coop, Xtra · 100 g

Alepa, Helsinki 28 Sep

1.65 €
NUTISAL SPORTY MIX

Nutisal · 60 g

K-Market, Helsinki 25 Sep

2.49 €
Granini Appelsiini

Granini · 0,25 L

K-Market, Helsinki 25 Sep

1.99 €
Parmigiano Reggiano DOP

Coop · 150 g

S-market, Helsinki 23 Sep

4.38 €
Prosciutto Di Parma

Coop · 70 g

S-market, Helsinki 23 Sep

3.99 €
NUTISAL SPORTY MIX

Nutisal · 60 g

S-market, Helsinki 23 Sep

2.19 €
Chorizo Extra

Argal · 80 g

S-market, Helsinki 23 Sep

2.39 €
Tropicana Original Orange with Pulp

Tropicana · 900 ml

K-Citymarket, Helsinki 22 Sep

3.79 €
Prosciutto Di Parma

Parma · 70 g

K-Citymarket, Helsinki 22 Sep

4.79 €

Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

What this means for vanlife

Food in Finland is significantly more expensive — 33% above the world average. One of the pricier food destinations: the same basket costs around $399 per month (vs $300 world average).

How food prices are changing

Food overall: +1.1% over the year, as of September 2026

Sep 2023 Food price index, last 3 years Sep 2026

Eggs +14.8%
Chicken +3.2%
Rice and cereals −1.8%
Water +15.8%
Cheese −1.6%
Tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers −5.6%
Beer +0.2%

Official statistics: Eurostat (HICP consumer price index, CC BY 4.0), September 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Finland

Finland

133

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

France 132.1 +32.1%

Singapore 130.8 +30.8%

China 130.4 +30.4%

Saudi Arabia 130.2 +30.2%

Ireland 130 +30%

More countries in Europe

Ukraine 70 -30%

Moldova 72 -28%

Belarus 80 -20%

Russia 82 -18%

North Macedonia 85 -15%

Romania 88 -12%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Finland?

Yes, food in Finland is above average. The VanBasket Index is 133 (world average = 100), meaning food costs 33% more than the global average.

How much should I budget for food in Finland per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Finland you can expect to spend around $399. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 133 (world = 100).

How does Finland compare to similar countries?

Finland has a VanBasket Index of 133. Similar or nearby countries: France, Singapore, China.

How often is the food price data for Finland updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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