Cost of living
Aland compared to Southern Ostrobothnia
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Overview comparison
AlandSouthern Ostrobothnia
Consumer prices in Aland are roughly 50% higher than in Southern Ostrobothnia.
Cost of living
| Item | Aland | Southern Ostrobothnia |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,038 | 1,485 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,063 | 3,280 |
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| Without rent one person | 966 | 670 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,123 | 2,403 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 944.01 | 814.49 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,158.48 | 1,077.13 |
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| Food person | 593 | 627 |
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| Food family | 1,316 | 1,284 |
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| Transport person | 240.81 | 69.18 |
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| Transport family | 680.45 | 158.02 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.27 years | 70 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Aland | Southern Ostrobothnia |
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| Lunch Menu | 13.78 | 13.98 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 71.83 | 78.3 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.92 | 8.38 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.19 | 9.82 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.85 | 4.31 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.64 | 2.34 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Aland | Southern Ostrobothnia |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,484.36 | 701.08 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 800.87 | 483.87 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,267 | 1,199.91 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,454.8 | 828.15 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 99.43 | 113.39 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 136.87 | 134.79 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 30.95 | 25.04 |
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Transportation
| Item | Aland | Southern Ostrobothnia |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.08 | 2.77 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 10,309 | 2,248 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 4,538 | 2,097 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 4.55 | 1.84 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 106.68% | 38.92% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 27 | 17.81 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.91 | 2.51 |
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Groceries
| Item | Aland | Southern Ostrobothnia |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.73 | 0.97 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.5 | 2.5 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.83 | 2.87 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.36 | 7.8 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.04 | 9.38 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.71 | 22.1 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.19 | 1.49 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.11 | 1.11 |
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Other
| Item | Aland | Southern Ostrobothnia |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 37.28 | 31.54 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 18.32 | 12.43 |
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| Doctors visit | 22.33 | 89.63 |
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| Haircut, simple | 28.79 | 19.6 |
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| Brand Jeans | 86.76 | 70.84 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 112.62 | 90.43 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 153.73 | 338.35 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,854 | 3,607 |
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