Cost of living in Kemi is 31% lower than in Geneva (without rent).
Rent in Kemi is 68% cheaper than in Geneva.
Cost of living including rent in Kemi is 54% lower than in Geneva.
Food in Kemi is 29% cheaper than in Geneva.
Transport in Kemi is 45% cheaper than in Geneva.
| Kemi | Geneva | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Kemi | Geneva | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 17.9 $ | 28.5 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 111 $ | 99.1 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 12.8 $ | 17.7 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.81 $ | 9.32 $ | 
| Capuccino | 4.78 $ | 5.72 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 2.94 $ | 5.17 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.18 $ | 2.04 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.56 $ | 3.7 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.56 $ | 4.24 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.61 $ | 8.88 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.52 $ | 23.6 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16 $ | 28.9 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 21.4 $ | 48.4 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.28 $ | 4.23 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.95 $ | 2.64 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.31 $ | 3.12 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 2.93 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.73 $ | 2.44 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.1 $ | 0.8 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.23 $ | 4.08 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.1 $ | 15.7 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.06 $ | 3.18 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 11.1 $ | 10.2 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.53 $ | 3.56 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 58.9 $ | 82.5 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.12 $ | 2.22 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 23.2 $ | 37.8 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 114 $ | 152 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 16 $ | 16.3 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.78 $ | 5.96 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.2 $ | 5.3 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.98 $ | 5.42 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 60.4 $ | 138 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 93.5 $ | 212 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 28.9 $ | 62.1 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 530 $ | 1,737 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 940 $ | 3,464 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 619 $ | 2,072 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,251 $ | 4,286 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,602 $ | 20,954 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,995 $ | 9,914 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,974 $ | 7,549 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.69 % | 2.5 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.3 $ | 90.2 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 16.8 $ | 24.3 $ | 
| Haircut | 22.6 $ | 40.3 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 102 $ | 146 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 92 $ | 120 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 335 $ | 2,741 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,954 $ | 21,927 $ |