Cost of living in Kokkola is 6% lower than in Linz (without rent).
Rent in Kokkola is 30% cheaper than in Linz.
Cost of living including rent in Kokkola is 18% lower than in Linz.
Food in Kokkola is 5% cheaper than in Linz.
Transport in Kokkola is 20% cheaper than in Linz.
| Kokkola | Linz | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kokkola | Linz | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
12.2 $ | 16.7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 86.9 $ | 73.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.1 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.81 $ | 5.03 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.61 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.47 $ | 3.36 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.03 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.94 $ | 2.92 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.17 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.52 $ | 4.05 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.54 $ | 17.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.4 $ | 16 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 22.5 $ | 23.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.95 $ | 2.85 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.09 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.09 $ | 3.49 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.88 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.93 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.05 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 16.8 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.11 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.9 $ | 6.51 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.94 $ | 2.92 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 55.9 $ | 60.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.12 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.5 $ | 16.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 101 $ | 93.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 15.1 $ | 18.4 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.79 $ | 3.22 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.84 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.37 $ | 2.25 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
45.4 $ | 196 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
70.4 $ | 304 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
23.5 $ | 42.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 494 $ | 583 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 781 $ | 1,231 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 616 $ | 677 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 958 $ | 1,484 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,935 $ | 5,355 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,069 $ | 4,008 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,355 $ | 2,806 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.88 % | 3.55 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 49.9 $ | 50.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.2 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Haircut | 23.1 $ | 21 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 111 $ | 115 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 85.2 $ | 101 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 316 $ | 443 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,484 $ | 4,369 $ |