Cost of living
South Karelia compared to Southwestern Finland
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Overview comparison
South KareliaSouthwestern Finland
Consumer prices in Southwestern Finland are roughly 30% higher than in South Karelia.
Cost of living
| Item | South Karelia | Southwestern Finland |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,468 | 1,532 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,037 | 3,472 |
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| Without rent one person | 697 | 1,026 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,474 | 3,098 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 602.34 | 554.81 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,512.1 | 1,359.01 |
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| Food person | 424 | 692 |
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| Food family | 1,188 | 1,778 |
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| Transport person | 75.97 | 79.07 |
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| Transport family | 191.89 | 206.69 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.02 years | 72.71 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | South Karelia | Southwestern Finland |
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| Lunch Menu | 10.92 | 18.52 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 65.81 | 93.49 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.01 | 10.08 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.32 | 4.32 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.29 | 4.57 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.81 | 2.21 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | South Karelia | Southwestern Finland |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 640.71 | 463.51 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 475.57 | 525.83 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,349.42 | 940.37 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,008.64 | 916.58 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 126.69 | 80.61 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 193.98 | 132.56 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 25 | 19.38 |
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Transportation
| Item | South Karelia | Southwestern Finland |
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| Local transport ticket | 2.37 | 4.64 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,576 | 4,478 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,816 | 1,441 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 5.48 | 3.11 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 53.47% | 73.58% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 22.97 | 21.31 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.04 | 2.52 |
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Groceries
| Item | South Karelia | Southwestern Finland |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.37 | 1.05 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.01 | 3.1 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.27 | 3.94 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.79 | 10.36 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.89 | 12.52 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.31 | 25.61 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.68 | 2.04 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.94 | 1.11 |
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Other
| Item | South Karelia | Southwestern Finland |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 34.82 | 51.53 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 15.24 | 22.8 |
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| Doctors visit | 92.97 | 83.19 |
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| Haircut, simple | 26.57 | 22.97 |
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| Brand Jeans | 55.69 | 104.89 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 78.19 | 80.9 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 241.44 | 325.47 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,128 | 9,798 |
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