We are greatful in Finland that Lidl arrived. Before they came (about 5 years ago) there was no foreign competition in food sector at all. Lidl is now the cheapest place to buy food and I visit there maybe two times a month. Lidl has forced food prices down more than 10% in nationwide because of competition. But we still need more foreign companies here - prices are still much too high. There were rumours about 'Aldi' coming to Finland but sadly it didn't happen.

In Finland it isn't possible to buy wine products from food stores. There is a government monopoly in alcohol sales. Cheapest 1 liter wine offered in a cardboard box costs 7,00 Euro