Cost of living
Northern Savonia compared to Valkeakoski
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Overview comparison
Northern SavoniaValkeakoski
Consumer prices in Valkeakoski are roughly 24% higher than in Northern Savonia.
Cost of living
| Item | Northern Savonia | Valkeakoski |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,455 | 1,844 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,910 | 4,002 |
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| Without rent one person | 856 | 709 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,870 | 3,040 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 716.84 | 692.99 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,264.79 | 1,427.97 |
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| Food person | 516 | 753 |
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| Food family | 1,213 | 1,600 |
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| Transport person | 61.33 | 73.62 |
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| Transport family | 178.22 | 187.65 |
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| Life expectancy | 80.07 years | 64.26 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Northern Savonia | Valkeakoski |
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| Lunch Menu | 11.8 | 20.66 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 89.56 | 105.68 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.05 | 12.24 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.27 | 7.95 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.44 | 5.68 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.91 | 2.55 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Northern Savonia | Valkeakoski |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 795.13 | 751.77 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 675.25 | 482.61 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,286.28 | 1,007.69 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 987.17 | 806.34 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 80.88 | 97.75 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 97 | 148.86 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 20.92 | 24.65 |
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Transportation
| Item | Northern Savonia | Valkeakoski |
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| Local transport ticket | 2.64 | 3.67 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,864 | 4,068 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,172 | 2,785 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 4.11 | 2.85 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 62.93% | 61.22% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.67 | 20.29 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.15 | 1.68 |
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Groceries
| Item | Northern Savonia | Valkeakoski |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.32 | 1.33 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.86 | 3.53 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.27 | 3.46 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.46 | 7.64 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.34 | 14.52 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.23 | 24.83 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.1 | 2.03 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.87 | 1.4 |
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Other
| Item | Northern Savonia | Valkeakoski |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 44.98 | 41.54 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.87 | 18.32 |
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| Doctors visit | 77.49 | 77.74 |
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| Haircut, simple | 26.29 | 20.6 |
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| Brand Jeans | 69.74 | 107.35 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 77.37 | 73.86 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 179.13 | 315.48 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,204 | 11,952 |
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