Cost of living
Eastern Finland compared to Joensuu
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Overview comparison
Eastern FinlandJoensuu
Consumer prices in Eastern Finland are roughly 6% higher than in Joensuu.
Cost of living
| Item | Eastern Finland | Joensuu |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,307 | 1,293 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,911 | 2,788 |
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| Without rent one person | 916 | 642 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,323 | 1,842 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 590.48 | 702.42 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,180.59 | 1,035.29 |
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| Food person | 519 | 588 |
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| Food family | 1,310 | 1,693 |
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| Transport person | 57.19 | 68.43 |
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| Transport family | 163.45 | 186.93 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.99 years | 84.35 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Eastern Finland | Joensuu |
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| Lunch Menu | 11.79 | 16.39 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 83.03 | 66.45 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.63 | 9.18 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.06 | 6.22 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.86 | 2.62 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.09 | 2.03 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Eastern Finland | Joensuu |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 640.82 | 718.11 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 568.47 | 593.66 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 987.46 | 893.17 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,188.36 | 801.59 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 44.13 | 125.69 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 54.12 | 219.72 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 26.57 | 31.07 |
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Transportation
| Item | Eastern Finland | Joensuu |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.14 | 2.37 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,079 | 1,933 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,784 | 2,017 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.5 | 2.57 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 55.89% | 62.11% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.15 | 18.68 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.36 | 2.31 |
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Groceries
| Item | Eastern Finland | Joensuu |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.28 | 1.5 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.16 | 2.8 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.37 | 3.92 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.45 | 11.04 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.93 | 11.54 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 23.96 | 34.09 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.96 | 1.72 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.06 | 0.72 |
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Other
| Item | Eastern Finland | Joensuu |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 43.55 | 34.87 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 18.03 | 13.26 |
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| Doctors visit | 88.99 | 95.92 |
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| Haircut, simple | 20.26 | 17.08 |
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| Brand Jeans | 93.17 | 82.38 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 96.95 | 103.95 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 97.99 | 167.66 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,048 | 5,890 |
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