Cost of living
Eastern Finland compared to Lapland
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Overview comparison
Eastern FinlandLapland
Consumer prices in Lapland are roughly 26% higher than in Eastern Finland.
Cost of living
| Item | Eastern Finland | Lapland |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,307 | 1,455 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,911 | 4,207 |
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| Without rent one person | 916 | 895 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,323 | 3,364 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 590.48 | 742.97 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,180.59 | 1,050.59 |
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| Food person | 519 | 773 |
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| Food family | 1,310 | 1,394 |
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| Transport person | 57.19 | 76.75 |
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| Transport family | 163.45 | 208.6 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.99 years | 84.17 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Eastern Finland | Lapland |
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| Lunch Menu | 11.79 | 19.45 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 83.03 | 107.62 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.63 | 10.85 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.06 | 7.1 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.86 | 4.84 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.09 | 2.49 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Eastern Finland | Lapland |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 640.82 | 759.75 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 568.47 | 442.68 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 987.46 | 1,350.25 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,188.36 | 809.1 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 44.13 | 57.75 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 54.12 | 83.41 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 26.57 | 33.27 |
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Transportation
| Item | Eastern Finland | Lapland |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.14 | 4.1 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,079 | 3,398 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,784 | 2,867 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.5 | 2.86 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 55.89% | 52.28% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.15 | 27.01 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.36 | 2.11 |
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Groceries
| Item | Eastern Finland | Lapland |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.28 | 1.08 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.16 | 2.66 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.37 | 3.61 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.45 | 9.15 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.93 | 14.11 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 23.96 | 21.31 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.96 | 1.81 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.06 | 0.87 |
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Other
| Item | Eastern Finland | Lapland |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 43.55 | 28.92 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 18.03 | 15.63 |
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| Doctors visit | 88.99 | 129.43 |
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| Haircut, simple | 20.26 | 18.21 |
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| Brand Jeans | 93.17 | 95.85 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 96.95 | 115.71 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 97.99 | 281.81 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,048 | 10,819 |
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