Cost of living
Turku compared to Southern Savonia
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Overview comparison
TurkuSouthern Savonia
Consumer prices in Turku are roughly 10% higher than in Southern Savonia.
Cost of living
| Item | Turku | Southern Savonia |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,813 | 1,574 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,297 | 4,049 |
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| Without rent one person | 868 | 805 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,779 | 2,626 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 582.89 | 601.05 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,091.96 | 1,250.21 |
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| Food person | 674 | 626 |
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| Food family | 1,487 | 1,477 |
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| Transport person | 86.78 | 61.72 |
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| Transport family | 256.25 | 156.95 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.06 years | 66.33 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Turku | Southern Savonia |
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| Lunch Menu | 16.74 | 12.84 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 95.89 | 85.55 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.32 | 6.14 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.64 | 6.6 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.91 | 3.79 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.31 | 2.62 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Turku | Southern Savonia |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 688.84 | 670.16 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 667.38 | 565.9 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,588.5 | 1,152.69 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,060.29 | 970.06 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 97.98 | 33.55 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 157.2 | 76.44 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 20.21 | 19.88 |
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Transportation
| Item | Turku | Southern Savonia |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.67 | 2.52 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,138 | 2,763 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,680 | 1,357 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.16 | 3.14 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 58.67% | 61.2% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.3 | 18.73 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.7 | 2.18 |
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Groceries
| Item | Turku | Southern Savonia |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.23 | 0.93 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.07 | 2.13 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.05 | 3.54 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.92 | 8.81 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.84 | 13.53 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 23.98 | 20.68 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.78 | 2.18 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.06 | 1.01 |
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Other
| Item | Turku | Southern Savonia |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 47.8 | 53.35 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 15.96 | 19.05 |
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| Doctors visit | 83.62 | 73.81 |
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| Haircut, simple | 28.83 | 27.26 |
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| Brand Jeans | 57.08 | 72.59 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 81.45 | 97.78 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 258.66 | 114.53 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,146 | 5,373 |
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