Cost of living
Lapland compared to Northern Savonia
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Overview comparison
LaplandNorthern Savonia
Consumer prices in Lapland are roughly 21% higher than in Northern Savonia.
Cost of living
| Item | Lapland | Northern Savonia |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,455 | 1,455 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,207 | 2,910 |
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| Without rent one person | 895 | 856 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,364 | 1,870 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 742.97 | 716.84 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,050.59 | 1,264.79 |
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| Food person | 773 | 516 |
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| Food family | 1,394 | 1,213 |
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| Transport person | 76.75 | 61.33 |
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| Transport family | 208.6 | 178.22 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.17 years | 80.07 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Lapland | Northern Savonia |
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| Lunch Menu | 19.45 | 11.8 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 107.62 | 89.56 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.85 | 10.05 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.1 | 5.27 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.84 | 3.44 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.49 | 1.91 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Lapland | Northern Savonia |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 759.75 | 795.13 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 442.68 | 675.25 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,350.25 | 1,286.28 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 809.1 | 987.17 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 57.75 | 80.88 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 83.41 | 97 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 33.27 | 20.92 |
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Transportation
| Item | Lapland | Northern Savonia |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.1 | 2.64 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,398 | 3,864 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,867 | 2,172 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.86 | 4.11 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 52.28% | 62.93% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 27.01 | 16.67 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.11 | 2.15 |
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Groceries
| Item | Lapland | Northern Savonia |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.08 | 1.32 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.66 | 1.86 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.61 | 3.27 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.15 | 10.46 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.11 | 13.34 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 21.31 | 17.23 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.81 | 2.1 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.87 | 0.87 |
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Other
| Item | Lapland | Northern Savonia |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 28.92 | 44.98 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 15.63 | 14.87 |
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| Doctors visit | 129.43 | 77.49 |
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| Haircut, simple | 18.21 | 26.29 |
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| Brand Jeans | 95.85 | 69.74 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 115.71 | 77.37 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 281.81 | 179.13 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,819 | 6,204 |
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