Cost of living
Ostrobothnia compared to Southwestern Finland
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Overview comparison
OstrobothniaSouthwestern Finland
Consumer prices in Southwestern Finland are roughly 1% higher than in Ostrobothnia.
Cost of living
| Item | Ostrobothnia | Southwestern Finland |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,244 | 1,532 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,952 | 3,472 |
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| Without rent one person | 730 | 1,026 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,165 | 3,098 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 571.04 | 554.81 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 947.23 | 1,359.01 |
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| Food person | 460 | 692 |
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| Food family | 1,266 | 1,778 |
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| Transport person | 66.83 | 79.07 |
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| Transport family | 218.36 | 206.69 |
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| Life expectancy | 80.55 years | 72.71 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Ostrobothnia | Southwestern Finland |
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| Lunch Menu | 18.6 | 18.52 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 85.3 | 93.49 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.72 | 10.08 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 10.41 | 4.32 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.72 | 4.57 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.52 | 2.21 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Ostrobothnia | Southwestern Finland |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 570.87 | 463.51 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 415.43 | 525.83 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 791.68 | 940.37 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 758.78 | 916.58 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 29.48 | 80.61 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 62.33 | 132.56 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 21.08 | 19.38 |
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Transportation
| Item | Ostrobothnia | Southwestern Finland |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.01 | 4.64 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,849 | 4,478 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,809 | 1,441 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.22 | 3.11 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 52.32% | 73.58% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.38 | 21.31 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.71 | 2.52 |
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Groceries
| Item | Ostrobothnia | Southwestern Finland |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.92 | 1.05 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.93 | 3.1 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.41 | 3.94 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.89 | 10.36 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.7 | 12.52 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.03 | 25.61 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.74 | 2.04 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.92 | 1.11 |
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Other
| Item | Ostrobothnia | Southwestern Finland |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 46.07 | 51.53 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 15.57 | 22.8 |
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| Doctors visit | 90.16 | 83.19 |
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| Haircut, simple | 22.31 | 22.97 |
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| Brand Jeans | 43.85 | 104.89 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 45.88 | 80.9 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 301.36 | 325.47 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 12,677 | 9,798 |
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