Cost of living in Lahti is 49% higher than in Masis (without rent).
Rent in Lahti is 4% more expensive than in Masis.
Cost of living including rent in Lahti is 24% higher than in Masis.
Food in Lahti is 47% more expensive than in Masis.
Transport in Lahti is 246% more expensive than in Masis.
| Lahti | Masis | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Lahti | Masis | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.3 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 77.9 $ | 55.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10 $ | 8.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.38 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.21 $ | 3.41 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.58 $ | 0.95 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.28 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.56 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.81 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.89 $ | 7.85 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.6 $ | 8.18 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.8 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.78 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.26 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.74 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.68 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.4 $ | 9.62 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.07 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.2 $ | 2.59 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.81 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 64.9 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.09 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18 $ | 5.06 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 87.5 $ | 32.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 15.2 $ | 5.76 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.98 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.78 $ | 3.33 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.22 $ | 3.56 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
122 $ | 78.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
189 $ | 123 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
19.5 $ | 22.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 528 $ | 512 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,058 $ | 852 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 605 $ | 738 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,236 $ | 1,373 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,661 $ | 3,159 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,509 $ | 1,469 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,679 $ | 683 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.91 % | 15.41 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.2 $ | 90.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 16.6 $ | 6.91 $ |
| Haircut | 23.3 $ | 6.73 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 77.4 $ | 125 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 58.8 $ | 96.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 307 $ | 367 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,915 $ | 10,760 $ |