Cost of living
Western Finland compared to North Karelia
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Overview comparison
Western FinlandNorth Karelia
Consumer prices in Western Finland are roughly 63% higher than in North Karelia.
Cost of living
| Item | Western Finland | North Karelia |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,419 | 480 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,522 | 1,584 |
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| Without rent one person | 732 | 253 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,367 | 819 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 611.47 | 192.21 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,231.67 | 509.41 |
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| Food person | 694 | 211 |
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| Food family | 1,730 | 645 |
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| Transport person | 66.03 | 27.52 |
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| Transport family | 188.83 | 72.12 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.33 years | 82.73 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Western Finland | North Karelia |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.69 | 4.88 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 98.06 | 29.85 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.04 | 3.36 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.02 | 1.03 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.49 | 1.68 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.87 | 0.72 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Western Finland | North Karelia |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 463.79 | 247.01 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 558.74 | 122.74 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 865.25 | 500.39 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,118.06 | 298.85 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 106.87 | 62.26 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 110.06 | 87 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 22.42 | 6.96 |
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Transportation
| Item | Western Finland | North Karelia |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.26 | 10.82 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,960 | 1,144 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,420 | 834 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.32 | 0.28 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 68.38% | 16.68% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.31 | 2.78 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.87 | 0.52 |
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Groceries
| Item | Western Finland | North Karelia |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.24 | 1.05 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.65 | 0.47 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.08 | 1.23 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.13 | 5.65 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.31 | 3.03 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 28.19 | 6.25 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.6 | 1.31 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.13 | 0.29 |
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Other
| Item | Western Finland | North Karelia |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 39.75 | 22.04 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 19.79 | 4.79 |
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| Doctors visit | 110.87 | 14.92 |
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| Haircut, simple | 33.73 | 4.6 |
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| Brand Jeans | 108.29 | 54.99 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 98.56 | 74.17 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 407.59 | 199.39 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 11,791 | 4,457 |
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