Cost of living in Joensuu is 44% higher than in Klaipeda (without rent).
Rent in Joensuu is 51% more expensive than in Klaipeda.
Cost of living including rent in Joensuu is 48% higher than in Klaipeda.
Food in Joensuu is 40% more expensive than in Klaipeda.
Transport in Joensuu is 92% more expensive than in Klaipeda.
| Joensuu | Klaipeda | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Joensuu | Klaipeda | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.9 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 66.9 $ | 66.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.89 $ | 6.63 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.75 $ | 5 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.07 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.87 $ | 2.03 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.43 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.07 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.01 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.6 $ | 2.76 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.22 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.2 $ | 7.16 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 28.1 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.91 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.72 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.48 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.38 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.88 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.2 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.5 $ | 8.42 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.53 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.8 $ | 5.16 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.21 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 57.3 $ | 31.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.34 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20.3 $ | 7.03 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 94.2 $ | 35 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 15.1 $ | 8.46 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.98 $ | 4.55 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.33 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.62 $ | 2.54 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
138 $ | 110 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
210 $ | 169 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
29.1 $ | 15.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 526 $ | 320 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 826 $ | 641 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 633 $ | 455 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 918 $ | 900 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,897 $ | 2,835 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,210 $ | 2,113 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 5,067 $ | 1,319 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.17 % | 3.95 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44.4 $ | 45.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.7 $ | 8.87 $ |
| Haircut | 17.5 $ | 8.02 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 87.9 $ | 88.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 86.6 $ | 89.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 201 $ | 478 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,509 $ | 8,629 $ |