Cost of living
Central Finland compared to Helsinki
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Overview comparison
Central FinlandHelsinki
Consumer prices in Helsinki are roughly 50% higher than in Central Finland.
Cost of living
| Item | Central Finland | Helsinki |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,259 | 1,947 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,058 | 4,528 |
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| Without rent one person | 837 | 731 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,174 | 2,678 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 568.55 | 831.27 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,041.91 | 1,575.98 |
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| Food person | 476 | 539 |
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| Food family | 1,514 | 1,262 |
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| Transport person | 59.27 | 138.78 |
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| Transport family | 172.58 | 458.43 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.25 years | 73.65 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Central Finland | Helsinki |
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| Lunch Menu | 11.53 | 18.36 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 72.13 | 79.54 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9 | 11.65 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.66 | 8.11 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.34 | 5.61 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.5 | 2.56 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Central Finland | Helsinki |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 556.34 | 973.87 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 524.5 | 1,100.72 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 869.22 | 1,936.69 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 831.66 | 1,080.64 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 114.69 | 84.35 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 185.79 | 138.57 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 19.35 | 19.62 |
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Transportation
| Item | Central Finland | Helsinki |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.44 | 4.57 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,224 | 9,843 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,124 | 5,234 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.28 | 3.63 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 45.35% | 58.82% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 22.74 | 21.82 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.11 | 2.44 |
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Groceries
| Item | Central Finland | Helsinki |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.09 | 1.6 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.4 | 3.19 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.45 | 3.32 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.15 | 9.14 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.96 | 13.76 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 22.89 | 22.23 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.72 | 1.75 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 | 1.12 |
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Other
| Item | Central Finland | Helsinki |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 33.28 | 42.26 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.9 | 22.9 |
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| Doctors visit | 102.94 | 102.24 |
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| Haircut, simple | 24.16 | 22.75 |
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| Brand Jeans | 70.87 | 115.06 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 68.94 | 115.31 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 255.88 | 354.44 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,666 | 9,930 |
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