Cost of living
Southern Finland compared to Western Finland
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Overview comparison
Southern FinlandWestern Finland
Consumer prices in Western Finland are roughly 28% higher than in Southern Finland.
Cost of living
| Item | Southern Finland | Western Finland |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,371 | 1,419 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,863 | 4,522 |
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| Without rent one person | 625 | 732 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,032 | 2,367 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 793.8 | 611.47 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,350.56 | 1,231.67 |
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| Food person | 463 | 694 |
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| Food family | 1,200 | 1,730 |
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| Transport person | 58.23 | 66.03 |
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| Transport family | 150.2 | 188.83 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.38 years | 75.33 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Southern Finland | Western Finland |
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| Lunch Menu | 10.94 | 15.69 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 57.44 | 98.06 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.29 | 12.04 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.2 | 4.02 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.76 | 4.49 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.23 | 2.87 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Southern Finland | Western Finland |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 658.16 | 463.79 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 590.69 | 558.74 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,233.87 | 865.25 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,063.48 | 1,118.06 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 119.6 | 106.87 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 188.75 | 110.06 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 22.33 | 22.42 |
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Transportation
| Item | Southern Finland | Western Finland |
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| Local transport ticket | 2.5 | 3.26 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,481 | 3,960 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,398 | 1,420 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 4.11 | 3.32 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 56.23% | 68.38% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 15.16 | 19.31 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.23 | 1.87 |
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Groceries
| Item | Southern Finland | Western Finland |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.09 | 1.24 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.66 | 2.65 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.44 | 3.08 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.76 | 10.13 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.66 | 15.31 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 21.09 | 28.19 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.54 | 1.6 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.65 | 1.13 |
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Other
| Item | Southern Finland | Western Finland |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 36.08 | 39.75 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.32 | 19.79 |
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| Doctors visit | 100.84 | 110.87 |
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| Haircut, simple | 27.15 | 33.73 |
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| Brand Jeans | 46.11 | 108.29 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 69.19 | 98.56 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 319.64 | 407.59 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,514 | 11,791 |
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