Cost of living in Gera is 22% lower than in Vantaa (without rent).
Rent in Gera is 46% cheaper than in Vantaa.
Cost of living including rent in Gera is 34% lower than in Vantaa.
Food in Gera is 18% cheaper than in Vantaa.
Transport in Gera is 34% cheaper than in Vantaa.
| Gera | Vantaa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Gera | Vantaa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.3 $ | 16 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 55.4 $ | 87.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.2 $ | 12.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.04 $ | 7.81 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.75 $ | 4.62 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.46 $ | 3.17 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.11 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.96 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.98 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.59 $ | 3.53 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.8 $ | 8.77 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.9 $ | 13.7 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.5 $ | 23 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.74 $ | 2.74 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.45 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.19 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.55 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.88 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.14 $ | 15.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.98 $ | 3.07 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.19 $ | 11.6 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.58 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 55.2 $ | 72.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.97 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 22.4 $ | 20.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 49.3 $ | 86.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.26 $ | 12.1 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.23 $ | 3.49 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.12 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.25 $ | 2.26 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
193 $ | 86 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
296 $ | 132 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
50.5 $ | 23 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 236 $ | 771 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 527 $ | 1,328 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 271 $ | 890 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 447 $ | 1,928 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,519 $ | 5,869 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,792 $ | 3,898 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,607 $ | 2,447 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.94 % | 3.9 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 24.2 $ | 43.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.4 $ | 17.8 $ |
| Haircut | 16 $ | 22 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 103 $ | 110 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 65.2 $ | 96 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 199 $ | 337 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,459 $ | 11,032 $ |