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International price comparison 2025

Large differences in European consumer prices in 2025

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In 2025, Finland's total price level was the eight highest in Europe, 21 per cent above the EU average. Iceland and Switzerland had the most expensive consumer prices in Europe, North Macedonia the least expensive. The data are based on a price comparison of 36 countries coordinated by Eurostat, the Statistical Office of the EU. The price data concerning Finland were compiled by Statistics Finland.

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  • The most expensive and cheapest consumer prices in Europe were found outside the EU.
  • The price level of the Nordic countries, including Finland, was high by European comparison.
  • Alcoholic beverages and tobacco were relatively expensive in Finland, while energy was relatively inexpensive compared to many other European countries.

Further information about the survey and results can be found in Eurostat's online publication (in English).

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Official Statistics of Finland (OSF): International price comparison [online publication].
Reference period: 2025. Helsinki: Statistics Finland [Referenced: 18.6.2026].
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Prices and consumption

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