Cost of living
North Karelia compared to Pirkanmaa
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Overview comparison
North KareliaPirkanmaa
Consumer prices in Pirkanmaa are roughly 28% higher than in North Karelia.
Cost of living
| Item | North Karelia | Pirkanmaa |
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| Total with rent one person | 480 | 1,025 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,584 | 2,967 |
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| Without rent one person | 253 | 665 |
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| Without rent one family | 819 | 2,218 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 192.21 | 412.1 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 509.41 | 926.46 |
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| Food person | 211 | 619 |
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| Food family | 645 | 1,489 |
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| Transport person | 27.52 | 72.11 |
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| Transport family | 72.12 | 146.5 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.73 years | 72.66 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | North Karelia | Pirkanmaa |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.88 | 10.07 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 29.85 | 64.2 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.36 | 8.78 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.03 | 5.78 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.68 | 4.14 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.72 | 2.93 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | North Karelia | Pirkanmaa |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 247.01 | 406.65 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 122.74 | 252.18 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 500.39 | 1,023.16 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 298.85 | 625.86 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 62.26 | 40.48 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 87 | 79.21 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 6.96 | 20.28 |
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Transportation
| Item | North Karelia | Pirkanmaa |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.82 | 3.52 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,144 | 960 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 834 | 571 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.28 | 3.1 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 16.68% | 55.49% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.78 | 20.13 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.52 | 2.14 |
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Groceries
| Item | North Karelia | Pirkanmaa |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.05 | 1.39 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.47 | 2.79 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.23 | 3.5 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.65 | 7.9 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.03 | 11.14 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.25 | 23.38 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.31 | 2.14 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.29 | 0.83 |
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Other
| Item | North Karelia | Pirkanmaa |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 22.04 | 19.73 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.79 | 13.29 |
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| Doctors visit | 14.92 | 104.75 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.6 | 20.57 |
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| Brand Jeans | 54.99 | 95.69 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 74.17 | 116.97 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 199.39 | 262.01 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,457 | 3,919 |
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