Cost of living
Southern Savonia compared to Valkeakoski
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Overview comparison
Southern SavoniaValkeakoski
Consumer prices in Valkeakoski are roughly 30% higher than in Southern Savonia.
Cost of living
| Item | Southern Savonia | Valkeakoski |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,574 | 1,844 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,049 | 4,002 |
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| Without rent one person | 805 | 709 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,626 | 3,040 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 601.05 | 692.99 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,250.21 | 1,427.97 |
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| Food person | 626 | 753 |
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| Food family | 1,477 | 1,600 |
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| Transport person | 61.72 | 73.62 |
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| Transport family | 156.95 | 187.65 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.33 years | 64.26 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Southern Savonia | Valkeakoski |
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| Lunch Menu | 12.84 | 20.66 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 85.55 | 105.68 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.14 | 12.24 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.6 | 7.95 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.79 | 5.68 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.62 | 2.55 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Southern Savonia | Valkeakoski |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 670.16 | 751.77 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 565.9 | 482.61 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,152.69 | 1,007.69 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 970.06 | 806.34 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 33.55 | 97.75 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 76.44 | 148.86 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 19.88 | 24.65 |
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Transportation
| Item | Southern Savonia | Valkeakoski |
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| Local transport ticket | 2.52 | 3.67 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,763 | 4,068 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,357 | 2,785 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.14 | 2.85 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 61.2% | 61.22% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.73 | 20.29 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.18 | 1.68 |
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Groceries
| Item | Southern Savonia | Valkeakoski |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.93 | 1.33 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.13 | 3.53 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.54 | 3.46 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.81 | 7.64 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.53 | 14.52 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 20.68 | 24.83 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.18 | 2.03 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.01 | 1.4 |
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Other
| Item | Southern Savonia | Valkeakoski |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 53.35 | 41.54 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 19.05 | 18.32 |
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| Doctors visit | 73.81 | 77.74 |
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| Haircut, simple | 27.26 | 20.6 |
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| Brand Jeans | 72.59 | 107.35 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 97.78 | 73.86 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 114.53 | 315.48 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,373 | 11,952 |
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