Cost of living
Western Finland compared to Iisalmi
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Overview comparison
Western FinlandIisalmi
Consumer prices in Western Finland are roughly 24% higher than in Iisalmi.
Cost of living
| Item | Western Finland | Iisalmi |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,419 | 1,650 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,522 | 3,616 |
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| Without rent one person | 732 | 1,000 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,367 | 2,589 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 611.47 | 543.97 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,231.67 | 1,063.5 |
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| Food person | 694 | 554 |
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| Food family | 1,730 | 1,903 |
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| Transport person | 66.03 | 78.6 |
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| Transport family | 188.83 | 173.66 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.33 years | 74.3 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Western Finland | Iisalmi |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.69 | 14.03 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 98.06 | 139.04 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.04 | 12.44 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.02 | 7.34 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.49 | 4.3 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.87 | 2.49 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Western Finland | Iisalmi |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 463.79 | 498.92 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 558.74 | 436.76 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 865.25 | 1,045.72 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,118.06 | 821.78 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 106.87 | 67.89 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 110.06 | 82.02 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 22.42 | 24.87 |
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Transportation
| Item | Western Finland | Iisalmi |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.26 | 3.86 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,960 | 1,281 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,420 | 1,207 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.32 | 2.92 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 68.38% | 57.78% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.31 | 22.28 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.87 | 2 |
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Groceries
| Item | Western Finland | Iisalmi |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.24 | 0.97 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.65 | 2.62 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.08 | 3.9 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.13 | 8.55 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.31 | 13.86 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 28.19 | 18.86 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.6 | 2.26 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.13 | 1.15 |
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Other
| Item | Western Finland | Iisalmi |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 39.75 | 42.32 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 19.79 | 14.98 |
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| Doctors visit | 110.87 | 111.05 |
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| Haircut, simple | 33.73 | 19.58 |
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| Brand Jeans | 108.29 | 90.43 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 98.56 | 119.85 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 407.59 | 346.15 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 11,791 | 7,991 |
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