Cost of living
Kainuu compared to Central Finland
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Overview comparison
KainuuCentral Finland
Consumer prices in Kainuu are roughly 9% higher than in Central Finland.
Cost of living
| Item | Kainuu | Central Finland |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,357 | 1,259 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,204 | 3,058 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,054 | 837 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,257 | 2,174 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 555.86 | 568.55 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,123 | 1,041.91 |
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| Food person | 714 | 476 |
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| Food family | 1,707 | 1,514 |
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| Transport person | 78.19 | 59.27 |
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| Transport family | 227.44 | 172.58 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.9 years | 71.25 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Kainuu | Central Finland |
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| Lunch Menu | 18.72 | 11.53 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 96.52 | 72.13 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 13.92 | 9 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.62 | 8.66 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.96 | 5.34 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.55 | 2.5 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Kainuu | Central Finland |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 457.05 | 556.34 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 356.91 | 524.5 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 953.56 | 869.22 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 958.31 | 831.66 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 59.96 | 114.69 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 83.34 | 185.79 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 28.9 | 19.35 |
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Transportation
| Item | Kainuu | Central Finland |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.06 | 3.44 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,239 | 3,224 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,491 | 2,124 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 4.22 | 2.28 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 53.85% | 45.35% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.77 | 22.74 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.82 | 2.11 |
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Groceries
| Item | Kainuu | Central Finland |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.21 | 1.09 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.25 | 2.4 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.52 | 2.45 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.16 | 8.15 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.33 | 9.96 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 23.25 | 22.89 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.55 | 1.72 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.94 | 1.16 |
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Other
| Item | Kainuu | Central Finland |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 44.53 | 33.28 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 18.29 | 11.9 |
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| Doctors visit | 92.8 | 102.94 |
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| Haircut, simple | 23.44 | 24.16 |
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| Brand Jeans | 78.88 | 70.87 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 116.32 | 68.94 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 295.72 | 255.88 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,184 | 3,666 |
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