Cost of living in Lahti is 3% lower than in Breda (without rent).
Rent in Lahti is 29% cheaper than in Breda.
Cost of living including rent in Lahti is 17% lower than in Breda.
Food in Lahti is very similar to Breda.
Transport in Lahti is 30% cheaper than in Breda.
| Lahti | Breda | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Lahti | Breda | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.3 $ | 15.7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 77.9 $ | 78.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.38 $ | 5.56 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.21 $ | 3.36 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.58 $ | 3.22 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.28 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.56 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.81 $ | 4.45 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.89 $ | 13 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.6 $ | 16.3 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.8 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.78 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.26 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.74 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.68 $ | 3 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.4 $ | 6.67 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.07 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.2 $ | 12.8 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.81 $ | 5.53 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 64.9 $ | 93.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.09 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18 $ | 17.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 87.5 $ | 79.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 15.2 $ | 5.8 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.98 $ | 4.55 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.78 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.22 $ | 2.06 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
122 $ | 116 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
189 $ | 177 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
19.5 $ | 38.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 528 $ | 763 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,058 $ | 1,304 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 605 $ | 960 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,236 $ | 1,672 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,661 $ | 5,010 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,509 $ | 4,501 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,679 $ | 3,675 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.91 % | 4.34 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.2 $ | 25.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 16.6 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Haircut | 23.3 $ | 20.9 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 77.4 $ | 88 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 58.8 $ | 71.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 307 $ | 1,044 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,915 $ | 5,667 $ |