Cost of living
Valkeakoski compared to Lohja
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Overview comparison
ValkeakoskiLohja
Consumer prices in Valkeakoski are roughly 35% higher than in Lohja.
Cost of living
| Item | Valkeakoski | Lohja |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,844 | 1,226 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,002 | 3,457 |
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| Without rent one person | 709 | 663 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,040 | 1,911 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 692.99 | 799.78 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,427.97 | 1,565.28 |
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| Food person | 753 | 465 |
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| Food family | 1,600 | 1,046 |
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| Transport person | 73.62 | 74.8 |
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| Transport family | 187.65 | 186.52 |
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| Life expectancy | 64.26 years | 70.98 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Valkeakoski | Lohja |
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| Lunch Menu | 20.66 | 12.71 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 105.68 | 64.88 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.24 | 11.76 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.95 | 7.23 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.68 | 4.95 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.55 | 2.6 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Valkeakoski | Lohja |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 751.77 | 552.79 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 482.61 | 613.55 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,007.69 | 1,339.88 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 806.34 | 1,168.01 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 97.75 | 104.92 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 148.86 | 184.66 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 24.65 | 22.82 |
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Transportation
| Item | Valkeakoski | Lohja |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.67 | 3.09 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,068 | 1,925 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,785 | 3,370 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.85 | 3.47 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 61.22% | 61.99% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.29 | 17.3 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.68 | 2.52 |
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Groceries
| Item | Valkeakoski | Lohja |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.33 | 0.98 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.53 | 1.92 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.46 | 2.46 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.64 | 5.97 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.52 | 13.15 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 24.83 | 23.38 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.03 | 1.74 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.4 | 0.66 |
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Other
| Item | Valkeakoski | Lohja |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 41.54 | 41.27 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 18.32 | 11.32 |
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| Doctors visit | 77.74 | 72.97 |
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| Haircut, simple | 20.6 | 21.93 |
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| Brand Jeans | 107.35 | 69 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 73.86 | 76.99 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 315.48 | 281.32 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 11,952 | 3,087 |
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