Cost of living
Lappeenranta compared to Western Finland
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Overview comparison
LappeenrantaWestern Finland
Consumer prices in Western Finland are roughly 25% higher than in Lappeenranta.
Cost of living
| Item | Lappeenranta | Western Finland |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,340 | 1,419 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,733 | 4,522 |
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| Without rent one person | 696 | 732 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,118 | 2,367 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 561.74 | 611.47 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,327.28 | 1,231.67 |
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| Food person | 540 | 694 |
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| Food family | 1,601 | 1,730 |
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| Transport person | 67.34 | 66.03 |
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| Transport family | 150.55 | 188.83 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.71 years | 75.33 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Lappeenranta | Western Finland |
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| Lunch Menu | 13.22 | 15.69 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 95.76 | 98.06 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.97 | 12.04 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.86 | 4.02 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.56 | 4.49 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.47 | 2.87 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Lappeenranta | Western Finland |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 496.95 | 463.79 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 536.45 | 558.74 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,394.59 | 865.25 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,088.05 | 1,118.06 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 47.18 | 106.87 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 67.63 | 110.06 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 19.09 | 22.42 |
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Transportation
| Item | Lappeenranta | Western Finland |
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| Local transport ticket | 2.71 | 3.26 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,560 | 3,960 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,505 | 1,420 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.08 | 3.32 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 68.1% | 68.38% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.13 | 19.31 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.04 | 1.87 |
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Groceries
| Item | Lappeenranta | Western Finland |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.02 | 1.24 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.61 | 2.65 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.21 | 3.08 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.39 | 10.13 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.03 | 15.31 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 21.12 | 28.19 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.35 | 1.6 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.81 | 1.13 |
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Other
| Item | Lappeenranta | Western Finland |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 57.24 | 39.75 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 18.45 | 19.79 |
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| Doctors visit | 90.91 | 110.87 |
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| Haircut, simple | 22.35 | 33.73 |
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| Brand Jeans | 89 | 108.29 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 79.11 | 98.56 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 104.65 | 407.59 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,066 | 11,791 |
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