Cost of living in Joensuu is 8% higher than in Jonkoping (without rent).
Rent in Joensuu is 5% more expensive than in Jonkoping.
Cost of living including rent in Joensuu is 7% higher than in Jonkoping.
Food in Joensuu is 11% more expensive than in Jonkoping.
Transport in Joensuu is 7% cheaper than in Jonkoping.
| Joensuu | Jonkoping | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Joensuu | Jonkoping | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.9 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 66.9 $ | 77.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.89 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.75 $ | 7.51 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.07 $ | 4.28 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.87 $ | 1.78 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.43 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.07 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.01 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.6 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.22 $ | 13.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.2 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 28.1 $ | 16.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.91 $ | 3.26 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.72 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.48 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.38 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.88 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.2 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.5 $ | 9.41 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.53 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.8 $ | 6.73 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.21 $ | 3.68 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 57.3 $ | 73.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.34 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20.3 $ | 21.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 94.2 $ | 63.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 15.1 $ | 9.22 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.98 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.33 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.62 $ | 1.77 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
138 $ | 46.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
210 $ | 72.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
29.1 $ | 34.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 526 $ | 597 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 826 $ | 924 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 633 $ | 613 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 918 $ | 1,227 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,897 $ | 4,106 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,210 $ | 2,303 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 5,067 $ | 2,482 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.17 % | 4.67 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44.4 $ | 36.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.7 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Haircut | 17.5 $ | 24.9 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 87.9 $ | 87.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 86.6 $ | 79.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 201 $ | 140 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,509 $ | 3,090 $ |