Cost of living
North Karelia compared to Iisalmi
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Overview comparison
North KareliaIisalmi
Consumer prices in Iisalmi are roughly 51% higher than in North Karelia.
Cost of living
| Item | North Karelia | Iisalmi |
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| Total with rent one person | 480 | 1,650 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,584 | 3,616 |
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| Without rent one person | 253 | 1,000 |
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| Without rent one family | 819 | 2,589 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 192.21 | 543.97 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 509.41 | 1,063.5 |
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| Food person | 211 | 554 |
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| Food family | 645 | 1,903 |
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| Transport person | 27.52 | 78.6 |
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| Transport family | 72.12 | 173.66 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.73 years | 74.3 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | North Karelia | Iisalmi |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.88 | 14.03 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 29.85 | 139.04 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.36 | 12.44 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.03 | 7.34 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.68 | 4.3 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.72 | 2.49 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | North Karelia | Iisalmi |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 247.01 | 498.92 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 122.74 | 436.76 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 500.39 | 1,045.72 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 298.85 | 821.78 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 62.26 | 67.89 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 87 | 82.02 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 6.96 | 24.87 |
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Transportation
| Item | North Karelia | Iisalmi |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.82 | 3.86 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,144 | 1,281 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 834 | 1,207 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.28 | 2.92 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 16.68% | 57.78% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.78 | 22.28 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.52 | 2 |
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Groceries
| Item | North Karelia | Iisalmi |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.05 | 0.97 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.47 | 2.62 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.23 | 3.9 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.65 | 8.55 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.03 | 13.86 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.25 | 18.86 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.31 | 2.26 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.29 | 1.15 |
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Other
| Item | North Karelia | Iisalmi |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 22.04 | 42.32 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.79 | 14.98 |
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| Doctors visit | 14.92 | 111.05 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.6 | 19.58 |
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| Brand Jeans | 54.99 | 90.43 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 74.17 | 119.85 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 199.39 | 346.15 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,457 | 7,991 |
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