Cost of living
Kurikka compared to South Karelia
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Overview comparison
KurikkaSouth Karelia
Consumer prices in Kurikka are roughly 17% higher than in South Karelia.
Cost of living
| Item | Kurikka | South Karelia |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,123 | 1,468 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,180 | 3,037 |
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| Without rent one person | 712 | 697 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,834 | 2,474 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 572.53 | 602.34 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,255.34 | 1,512.1 |
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| Food person | 472 | 424 |
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| Food family | 1,705 | 1,188 |
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| Transport person | 59.52 | 75.97 |
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| Transport family | 181.25 | 191.89 |
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| Life expectancy | 80.41 years | 83.02 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Kurikka | South Karelia |
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| Lunch Menu | 13.02 | 10.92 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 107.12 | 65.81 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.86 | 8.01 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.58 | 6.32 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.47 | 4.29 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.76 | 1.81 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Kurikka | South Karelia |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 593.24 | 640.71 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 531.32 | 475.57 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 912 | 1,349.42 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 998.08 | 1,008.64 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 90.19 | 126.69 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 136.53 | 193.98 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 20.19 | 25 |
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Transportation
| Item | Kurikka | South Karelia |
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| Local transport ticket | 2.91 | 2.37 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,810 | 2,576 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,272 | 1,816 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.74 | 5.48 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 55.7% | 53.47% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.34 | 22.97 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.5 | 2.04 |
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Groceries
| Item | Kurikka | South Karelia |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.91 | 1.37 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.74 | 2.01 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.37 | 3.27 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.94 | 5.79 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.1 | 13.89 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.29 | 17.31 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.9 | 1.68 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.79 | 0.94 |
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Other
| Item | Kurikka | South Karelia |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 38.74 | 34.82 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 17.26 | 15.24 |
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| Doctors visit | 108.09 | 92.97 |
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| Haircut, simple | 19.98 | 26.57 |
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| Brand Jeans | 102.96 | 55.69 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 78.5 | 78.19 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 379.26 | 241.44 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,442 | 3,128 |
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