Cost of living
Sastamala compared to Northern Ostrobothnia
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Overview comparison
SastamalaNorthern Ostrobothnia
Consumer prices in Northern Ostrobothnia are roughly 13% higher than in Sastamala.
Cost of living
| Item | Sastamala | Northern Ostrobothnia |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,550 | 1,672 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,268 | 4,217 |
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| Without rent one person | 956 | 966 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,513 | 3,123 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 566.9 | 619.77 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,307.33 | 1,040.22 |
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| Food person | 623 | 565 |
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| Food family | 1,354 | 1,698 |
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| Transport person | 70.57 | 111.81 |
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| Transport family | 219.87 | 303.85 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.1 years | 73.45 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Sastamala | Northern Ostrobothnia |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.9 | 20.91 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 97.94 | 116.33 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.71 | 12.96 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.79 | 6.18 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.74 | 4.07 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.83 | 3.31 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Sastamala | Northern Ostrobothnia |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 754.18 | 720.79 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 430.43 | 581.46 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,268.3 | 1,169.17 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 916.67 | 1,159.29 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 82.87 | 63.24 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 110.66 | 94.8 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 26.01 | 30.17 |
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Transportation
| Item | Sastamala | Northern Ostrobothnia |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.87 | 3.56 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,277 | 3,642 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,457 | 2,338 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.57 | 4.02 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 66.52% | 64.43% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.55 | 23.82 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.75 | 2.16 |
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Groceries
| Item | Sastamala | Northern Ostrobothnia |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.24 | 1.21 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.27 | 2.87 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.2 | 3.18 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.67 | 9.49 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.76 | 15.83 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 21.74 | 24.58 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.99 | 1.79 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.23 | 1.03 |
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Other
| Item | Sastamala | Northern Ostrobothnia |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 48.05 | 32.68 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 19 | 13.92 |
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| Doctors visit | 86.67 | 107.19 |
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| Haircut, simple | 17.76 | 26.26 |
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| Brand Jeans | 86.23 | 102.43 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 91.19 | 96.98 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 353.67 | 400.96 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,109 | 12,476 |
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