Cost of living
Joensuu compared to Iisalmi
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Overview comparison
JoensuuIisalmi
Consumer prices in Iisalmi are roughly 8% higher than in Joensuu.
Cost of living
| Item | Joensuu | Iisalmi |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,293 | 1,650 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,788 | 3,616 |
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| Without rent one person | 642 | 1,000 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,842 | 2,589 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 702.42 | 543.97 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,035.29 | 1,063.5 |
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| Food person | 588 | 554 |
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| Food family | 1,693 | 1,903 |
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| Transport person | 68.43 | 78.6 |
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| Transport family | 186.93 | 173.66 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.35 years | 74.3 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Joensuu | Iisalmi |
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| Lunch Menu | 16.39 | 14.03 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 66.45 | 139.04 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.18 | 12.44 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.22 | 7.34 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.62 | 4.3 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.03 | 2.49 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Joensuu | Iisalmi |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 718.11 | 498.92 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 593.66 | 436.76 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 893.17 | 1,045.72 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 801.59 | 821.78 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 125.69 | 67.89 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 219.72 | 82.02 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 31.07 | 24.87 |
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Transportation
| Item | Joensuu | Iisalmi |
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| Local transport ticket | 2.37 | 3.86 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,933 | 1,281 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,017 | 1,207 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.57 | 2.92 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 62.11% | 57.78% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.68 | 22.28 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.31 | 2 |
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Groceries
| Item | Joensuu | Iisalmi |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.5 | 0.97 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.8 | 2.62 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.92 | 3.9 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.04 | 8.55 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.54 | 13.86 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 34.09 | 18.86 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.72 | 2.26 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.72 | 1.15 |
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Other
| Item | Joensuu | Iisalmi |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 34.87 | 42.32 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.26 | 14.98 |
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| Doctors visit | 95.92 | 111.05 |
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| Haircut, simple | 17.08 | 19.58 |
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| Brand Jeans | 82.38 | 90.43 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 103.95 | 119.85 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 167.66 | 346.15 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,890 | 7,991 |
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