Cost of living
Kouvola compared to South Ostrobothnia
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Overview comparison
KouvolaSouth Ostrobothnia
Consumer prices in Kouvola are roughly 1% higher than in South Ostrobothnia.
Cost of living
| Item | Kouvola | South Ostrobothnia |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,442 | 1,284 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,281 | 3,736 |
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| Without rent one person | 862 | 622 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,173 | 2,273 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 722.43 | 604.14 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,293.48 | 1,222.46 |
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| Food person | 486 | 535 |
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| Food family | 1,593 | 1,695 |
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| Transport person | 62.93 | 63.57 |
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| Transport family | 219.37 | 171.65 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.47 years | 67.77 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Kouvola | South Ostrobothnia |
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| Lunch Menu | 12.11 | 16.76 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 58.39 | 104.95 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.88 | 8.77 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.42 | 8.95 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.22 | 4.38 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.67 | 2.45 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Kouvola | South Ostrobothnia |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 646.12 | 734.14 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 501.85 | 606.17 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,184.05 | 916.79 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,198.81 | 800.64 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 88.11 | 76.43 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 114.36 | 136.54 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 26.82 | 25.65 |
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Transportation
| Item | Kouvola | South Ostrobothnia |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.84 | 3.07 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,303 | 2,964 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,151 | 1,870 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.84 | 3.21 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 63.06% | 38.47% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 22.69 | 17.93 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.91 | 2.14 |
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Groceries
| Item | Kouvola | South Ostrobothnia |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.65 | 1.14 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.39 | 2.19 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.7 | 3.54 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.44 | 7.5 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.29 | 11.04 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.73 | 16.66 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.85 | 1.61 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.22 | 1.11 |
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Other
| Item | Kouvola | South Ostrobothnia |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 47.35 | 33.72 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 18.25 | 15.66 |
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| Doctors visit | 102.59 | 103.21 |
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| Haircut, simple | 18.89 | 21.86 |
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| Brand Jeans | 77.57 | 83.29 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 85.09 | 74.18 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 338.52 | 346.36 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,505 | 6,327 |
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