Cost of living
Kerava compared to Helsinki
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Overview comparison
KeravaHelsinki
Consumer prices in Helsinki are roughly 12% higher than in Kerava.
Cost of living
| Item | Kerava | Helsinki |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,561 | 1,947 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,451 | 4,528 |
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| Without rent one person | 825 | 731 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,493 | 2,678 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 840.65 | 831.27 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,502.07 | 1,575.98 |
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| Food person | 625 | 539 |
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| Food family | 1,352 | 1,262 |
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| Transport person | 54.69 | 138.78 |
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| Transport family | 150.41 | 458.43 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.41 years | 73.65 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Kerava | Helsinki |
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| Lunch Menu | 11.39 | 18.36 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 97.86 | 79.54 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 13.18 | 11.65 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.45 | 8.11 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.1 | 5.61 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.61 | 2.56 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Kerava | Helsinki |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 497 | 973.87 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 507 | 1,100.72 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,621.79 | 1,936.69 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,103 | 1,080.64 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 41.54 | 84.35 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 63.85 | 138.57 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 20.82 | 19.62 |
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Transportation
| Item | Kerava | Helsinki |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.88 | 4.57 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 6,275 | 9,843 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 4,295 | 5,234 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.98 | 3.63 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 60.44% | 58.82% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.68 | 21.82 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.15 | 2.44 |
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Groceries
| Item | Kerava | Helsinki |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.65 | 1.6 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.18 | 3.19 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.9 | 3.32 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.92 | 9.14 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.07 | 13.76 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.86 | 22.23 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.09 | 1.75 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 | 1.12 |
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Other
| Item | Kerava | Helsinki |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 40.36 | 42.26 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 15.81 | 22.9 |
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| Doctors visit | 97.89 | 102.24 |
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| Haircut, simple | 26.88 | 22.75 |
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| Brand Jeans | 109.85 | 115.06 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 107.31 | 115.31 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 260.1 | 354.44 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 11,846 | 9,930 |
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