Cost of living
Finland compared to Palau
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in Finland are roughly 37% higher than in Palau.
Cost of living
| Item | Finland | Palau |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,311 | 1,315 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,534 | 2,872 |
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| Without rent one person | 971 | 627 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,024 | 1,386 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 897.3 | 515.58 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,082.02 | 1,060.1 |
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| Food person | 535 | 420 |
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| Food family | 1,775 | 1,018 |
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| Transport person | 99.28 | 39.52 |
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| Transport family | 232.81 | 107.48 |
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| Life expectancy | 90.91 years | 55.85 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Finland | Palau |
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| Lunch Menu | 14.08 | 9.49 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 90.28 | 53.16 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.15 | 5.52 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.45 | 7.22 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.29 | 5.59 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.91 | 0.96 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Finland | Palau |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 913.83 | 562.34 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 676.5 | 339.35 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,513.7 | 1,124.31 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 928.75 | 900.87 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 73.6 | 81.26 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 112.59 | 125.05 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 25.89 | 98.11 |
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Transportation
| Item | Finland | Palau |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.14 | 14.68 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,089 | 1,472 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,027 | 1,223 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.77 | 0.45 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 70.68% | 24.85% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.91 | 12.47 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.2 | 1.81 |
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Groceries
| Item | Finland | Palau |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.43 | 2.92 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.89 | 1.68 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.65 | 3.87 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.21 | 6.57 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.65 | 7.89 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 24.62 | 9.31 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.25 | 1.76 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 | 0.57 |
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Other
| Item | Finland | Palau |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 43.02 | 55.35 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 18.89 | 4.15 |
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| Doctors visit | 93.64 | 41.09 |
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| Haircut, simple | 24.57 | 6.07 |
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| Brand Jeans | 96.84 | 64.99 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 109 | 98.89 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 316.21 | 227.34 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,931 | 6,115 |
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