Cost of living
Lapland compared to Kaarina
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Overview comparison
LaplandKaarina
Consumer prices in Lapland are roughly 20% higher than in Kaarina.
Cost of living
| Item | Lapland | Kaarina |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,455 | 1,818 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,207 | 3,303 |
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| Without rent one person | 895 | 780 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,364 | 1,941 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 742.97 | 634.15 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,050.59 | 1,149.84 |
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| Food person | 773 | 611 |
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| Food family | 1,394 | 1,709 |
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| Transport person | 76.75 | 67.86 |
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| Transport family | 208.6 | 184.06 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.17 years | 72.19 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Lapland | Kaarina |
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| Lunch Menu | 19.45 | 12.48 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 107.62 | 121.28 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.85 | 12.38 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.1 | 7.75 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.84 | 4.04 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.49 | 2.14 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Lapland | Kaarina |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 759.75 | 799.47 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 442.68 | 469.27 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,350.25 | 1,199.47 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 809.1 | 904.67 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 57.75 | 107.46 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 83.41 | 191.19 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 33.27 | 19.72 |
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Transportation
| Item | Lapland | Kaarina |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.1 | 4.27 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,398 | 3,782 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,867 | 2,086 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.86 | 3.54 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 52.28% | 50.66% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 27.01 | 18.97 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.11 | 2.07 |
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Groceries
| Item | Lapland | Kaarina |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.08 | 1.34 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.66 | 2.18 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.61 | 2.58 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.15 | 6.75 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.11 | 14.12 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 21.31 | 16.89 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.81 | 1.73 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.87 | 1.2 |
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Other
| Item | Lapland | Kaarina |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 28.92 | 42.15 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 15.63 | 14.73 |
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| Doctors visit | 129.43 | 103.17 |
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| Haircut, simple | 18.21 | 33.54 |
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| Brand Jeans | 95.85 | 70.27 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 115.71 | 95.64 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 281.81 | 363.2 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,819 | 5,901 |
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