Cost of living
Espoo compared to Kainuu
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Overview comparison
EspooKainuu
Consumer prices in Espoo are roughly 57% higher than in Kainuu.
Cost of living
| Item | Espoo | Kainuu |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,175 | 1,357 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,190 | 4,204 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,087 | 1,054 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,533 | 2,257 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 830.88 | 555.86 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,716.8 | 1,123 |
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| Food person | 574 | 714 |
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| Food family | 2,132 | 1,707 |
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| Transport person | 109.47 | 78.19 |
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| Transport family | 376.47 | 227.44 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.16 years | 76.9 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Espoo | Kainuu |
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| Lunch Menu | 18.31 | 18.72 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 129.88 | 96.52 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.98 | 13.92 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.52 | 7.62 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.88 | 5.96 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 4.46 | 3.55 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Espoo | Kainuu |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 859.44 | 457.05 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 770.76 | 356.91 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,843.1 | 953.56 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,709.33 | 958.31 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 86.94 | 59.96 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 109.11 | 83.34 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 17.47 | 28.9 |
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Transportation
| Item | Espoo | Kainuu |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.6 | 4.06 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 6,909 | 2,239 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 4,718 | 1,491 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.06 | 4.22 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 74.15% | 53.85% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 21.77 | 19.77 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.41 | 1.82 |
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Groceries
| Item | Espoo | Kainuu |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.55 | 1.21 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.88 | 2.25 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.46 | 3.52 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.22 | 9.16 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.51 | 13.33 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 20.49 | 23.25 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.74 | 1.55 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.61 | 0.94 |
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Other
| Item | Espoo | Kainuu |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 62.91 | 44.53 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 17.1 | 18.29 |
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| Doctors visit | 105.52 | 92.8 |
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| Haircut, simple | 23.21 | 23.44 |
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| Brand Jeans | 110.28 | 78.88 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 106.77 | 116.32 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 286.57 | 295.72 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 24,492 | 6,184 |
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