Cost of living
Southern Finland compared to South Ostrobothnia
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Overview comparison
Southern FinlandSouth Ostrobothnia
Consumer prices in South Ostrobothnia are roughly 8% higher than in Southern Finland.
Cost of living
| Item | Southern Finland | South Ostrobothnia |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,371 | 1,284 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,863 | 3,736 |
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| Without rent one person | 625 | 622 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,032 | 2,273 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 793.8 | 604.14 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,350.56 | 1,222.46 |
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| Food person | 463 | 535 |
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| Food family | 1,200 | 1,695 |
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| Transport person | 58.23 | 63.57 |
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| Transport family | 150.2 | 171.65 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.38 years | 67.77 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Southern Finland | South Ostrobothnia |
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| Lunch Menu | 10.94 | 16.76 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 57.44 | 104.95 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.29 | 8.77 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.2 | 8.95 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.76 | 4.38 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.23 | 2.45 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Southern Finland | South Ostrobothnia |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 658.16 | 734.14 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 590.69 | 606.17 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,233.87 | 916.79 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,063.48 | 800.64 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 119.6 | 76.43 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 188.75 | 136.54 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 22.33 | 25.65 |
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Transportation
| Item | Southern Finland | South Ostrobothnia |
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| Local transport ticket | 2.5 | 3.07 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,481 | 2,964 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,398 | 1,870 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 4.11 | 3.21 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 56.23% | 38.47% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 15.16 | 17.93 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.23 | 2.14 |
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Groceries
| Item | Southern Finland | South Ostrobothnia |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.09 | 1.14 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.66 | 2.19 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.44 | 3.54 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.76 | 7.5 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.66 | 11.04 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 21.09 | 16.66 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.54 | 1.61 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.65 | 1.11 |
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Other
| Item | Southern Finland | South Ostrobothnia |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 36.08 | 33.72 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.32 | 15.66 |
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| Doctors visit | 100.84 | 103.21 |
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| Haircut, simple | 27.15 | 21.86 |
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| Brand Jeans | 46.11 | 83.29 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 69.19 | 74.18 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 319.64 | 346.36 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,514 | 6,327 |
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