Cost of living
Southern Ostrobothnia compared to Kemi
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Overview comparison
Southern OstrobothniaKemi
Consumer prices in Kemi are roughly 30% higher than in Southern Ostrobothnia.
Cost of living
| Item | Southern Ostrobothnia | Kemi |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,485 | 1,487 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,280 | 4,590 |
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| Without rent one person | 670 | 777 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,403 | 2,910 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 814.49 | 614.5 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,077.13 | 1,204.81 |
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| Food person | 627 | 568 |
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| Food family | 1,284 | 1,852 |
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| Transport person | 69.18 | 76.72 |
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| Transport family | 158.02 | 212.34 |
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| Life expectancy | 70 years | 68.56 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Southern Ostrobothnia | Kemi |
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| Lunch Menu | 13.98 | 17.46 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 78.3 | 104.52 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.38 | 11.06 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.82 | 7.79 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.31 | 5.32 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.34 | 2.63 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Southern Ostrobothnia | Kemi |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 701.08 | 525.63 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 483.87 | 510.58 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,199.91 | 1,433.46 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 828.15 | 1,014.18 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 113.39 | 69.38 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 134.79 | 104.81 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 25.04 | 23.44 |
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Transportation
| Item | Southern Ostrobothnia | Kemi |
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| Local transport ticket | 2.77 | 2.9 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,248 | 3,101 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,097 | 1,837 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.84 | 3.87 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 38.92% | 66.26% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.81 | 21.39 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.51 | 1.72 |
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Groceries
| Item | Southern Ostrobothnia | Kemi |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.97 | 1.38 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.5 | 2.44 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.87 | 4.12 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.8 | 8.35 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.38 | 15.53 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 22.1 | 18.55 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.49 | 2.17 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.11 | 1.25 |
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Other
| Item | Southern Ostrobothnia | Kemi |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 31.54 | 46.91 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.43 | 18.24 |
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| Doctors visit | 89.63 | 104.56 |
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| Haircut, simple | 19.6 | 18.3 |
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| Brand Jeans | 70.84 | 95.77 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 90.43 | 110.76 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 338.35 | 312.83 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,607 | 10,231 |
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