Cost of living
Tavastia Proper compared to Valkeakoski
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Overview comparison
Tavastia ProperValkeakoski
Consumer prices in Valkeakoski are roughly 3% higher than in Tavastia Proper.
Cost of living
| Item | Tavastia Proper | Valkeakoski |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,833 | 1,844 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,442 | 4,002 |
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| Without rent one person | 748 | 709 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,664 | 3,040 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 862.97 | 692.99 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,423.1 | 1,427.97 |
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| Food person | 460 | 753 |
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| Food family | 1,401 | 1,600 |
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| Transport person | 65.07 | 73.62 |
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| Transport family | 184.96 | 187.65 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.96 years | 64.26 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Tavastia Proper | Valkeakoski |
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| Lunch Menu | 14.07 | 20.66 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 80.59 | 105.68 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.64 | 12.24 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.45 | 7.95 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.17 | 5.68 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.85 | 2.55 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Tavastia Proper | Valkeakoski |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 781.81 | 751.77 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 656.24 | 482.61 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,678.81 | 1,007.69 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,300.96 | 806.34 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 66.57 | 97.75 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 103.51 | 148.86 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 25.3 | 24.65 |
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Transportation
| Item | Tavastia Proper | Valkeakoski |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.33 | 3.67 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,097 | 4,068 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,751 | 2,785 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.23 | 2.85 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 57.86% | 61.22% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.44 | 20.29 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.71 | 1.68 |
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Groceries
| Item | Tavastia Proper | Valkeakoski |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.08 | 1.33 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.95 | 3.53 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.54 | 3.46 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.38 | 7.64 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.82 | 14.52 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.94 | 24.83 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.13 | 2.03 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.95 | 1.4 |
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Other
| Item | Tavastia Proper | Valkeakoski |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 39.71 | 41.54 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 17.19 | 18.32 |
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| Doctors visit | 74.52 | 77.74 |
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| Haircut, simple | 24.26 | 20.6 |
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| Brand Jeans | 88.63 | 107.35 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 86.99 | 73.86 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 255.97 | 315.48 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,206 | 11,952 |
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