Cost of living
Lahti compared to Tavastia Proper
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Overview comparison
LahtiTavastia Proper
Consumer prices in Tavastia Proper are roughly 23% higher than in Lahti.
Cost of living
| Item | Lahti | Tavastia Proper |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,231 | 1,833 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,007 | 3,442 |
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| Without rent one person | 743 | 748 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,946 | 2,664 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 752.9 | 862.97 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,509.45 | 1,423.1 |
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| Food person | 516 | 460 |
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| Food family | 1,668 | 1,401 |
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| Transport person | 58.11 | 65.07 |
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| Transport family | 205.49 | 184.96 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.74 years | 74.96 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Lahti | Tavastia Proper |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.56 | 14.07 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 65.51 | 80.59 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.74 | 9.64 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.32 | 8.45 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.43 | 4.17 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.2 | 2.85 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Lahti | Tavastia Proper |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 733.18 | 781.81 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 637.29 | 656.24 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,325.87 | 1,678.81 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,075.5 | 1,300.96 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 97.65 | 66.57 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 186.15 | 103.51 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 18.64 | 25.3 |
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Transportation
| Item | Lahti | Tavastia Proper |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.06 | 3.33 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,519 | 4,097 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,938 | 3,751 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.9 | 3.23 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 57.4% | 57.86% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 21.34 | 17.44 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.25 | 1.71 |
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Groceries
| Item | Lahti | Tavastia Proper |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.08 | 1.08 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.2 | 2.95 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.92 | 3.54 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.68 | 6.38 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.48 | 10.82 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.3 | 16.94 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.41 | 2.13 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.1 | 0.95 |
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Other
| Item | Lahti | Tavastia Proper |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 43.64 | 39.71 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 18.02 | 17.19 |
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| Doctors visit | 103.9 | 74.52 |
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| Haircut, simple | 23.33 | 24.26 |
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| Brand Jeans | 62.1 | 88.63 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 88.93 | 86.99 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 351.48 | 255.97 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,851 | 9,206 |
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