Cost of living
Kemi compared to Joensuu
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Overview comparison
KemiJoensuu
Consumer prices in Kemi are roughly 27% higher than in Joensuu.
Cost of living
| Item | Kemi | Joensuu |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,487 | 1,293 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,590 | 2,788 |
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| Without rent one person | 777 | 642 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,910 | 1,842 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 614.5 | 702.42 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,204.81 | 1,035.29 |
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| Food person | 568 | 588 |
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| Food family | 1,852 | 1,693 |
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| Transport person | 76.72 | 68.43 |
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| Transport family | 212.34 | 186.93 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.56 years | 84.35 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Kemi | Joensuu |
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| Lunch Menu | 17.46 | 16.39 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 104.52 | 66.45 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.06 | 9.18 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.79 | 6.22 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.32 | 2.62 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.63 | 2.03 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Kemi | Joensuu |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 525.63 | 718.11 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 510.58 | 593.66 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,433.46 | 893.17 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,014.18 | 801.59 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 69.38 | 125.69 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 104.81 | 219.72 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 23.44 | 31.07 |
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Transportation
| Item | Kemi | Joensuu |
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| Local transport ticket | 2.9 | 2.37 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,101 | 1,933 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,837 | 2,017 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.87 | 2.57 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 66.26% | 62.11% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 21.39 | 18.68 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.72 | 2.31 |
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Groceries
| Item | Kemi | Joensuu |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.38 | 1.5 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.44 | 2.8 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.12 | 3.92 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.35 | 11.04 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.53 | 11.54 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.55 | 34.09 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.17 | 1.72 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.25 | 0.72 |
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Other
| Item | Kemi | Joensuu |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 46.91 | 34.87 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 18.24 | 13.26 |
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| Doctors visit | 104.56 | 95.92 |
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| Haircut, simple | 18.3 | 17.08 |
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| Brand Jeans | 95.77 | 82.38 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 110.76 | 103.95 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 312.83 | 167.66 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,231 | 5,890 |
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