Cost of living
Aland compared to South Ostrobothnia
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Overview comparison
AlandSouth Ostrobothnia
Consumer prices in Aland are roughly 43% higher than in South Ostrobothnia.
Cost of living
| Item | Aland | South Ostrobothnia |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,038 | 1,284 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,063 | 3,736 |
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| Without rent one person | 966 | 622 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,123 | 2,273 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 944.01 | 604.14 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,158.48 | 1,222.46 |
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| Food person | 593 | 535 |
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| Food family | 1,316 | 1,695 |
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| Transport person | 240.81 | 63.57 |
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| Transport family | 680.45 | 171.65 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.27 years | 67.77 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Aland | South Ostrobothnia |
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| Lunch Menu | 13.78 | 16.76 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 71.83 | 104.95 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.92 | 8.77 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.19 | 8.95 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.85 | 4.38 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.64 | 2.45 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Aland | South Ostrobothnia |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,484.36 | 734.14 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 800.87 | 606.17 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,267 | 916.79 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,454.8 | 800.64 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 99.43 | 76.43 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 136.87 | 136.54 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 30.95 | 25.65 |
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Transportation
| Item | Aland | South Ostrobothnia |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.08 | 3.07 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 10,309 | 2,964 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 4,538 | 1,870 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 4.55 | 3.21 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 106.68% | 38.47% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 27 | 17.93 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.91 | 2.14 |
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Groceries
| Item | Aland | South Ostrobothnia |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.73 | 1.14 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.5 | 2.19 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.83 | 3.54 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.36 | 7.5 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.04 | 11.04 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.71 | 16.66 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.19 | 1.61 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.11 | 1.11 |
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Other
| Item | Aland | South Ostrobothnia |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 37.28 | 33.72 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 18.32 | 15.66 |
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| Doctors visit | 22.33 | 103.21 |
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| Haircut, simple | 28.79 | 21.86 |
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| Brand Jeans | 86.76 | 83.29 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 112.62 | 74.18 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 153.73 | 346.36 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,854 | 6,327 |
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