Cost of living in Lappeenranta is 41% higher than in Vatican City (without rent).
Rent in Lappeenranta is 58% more expensive than in Vatican City.
Cost of living including rent in Lappeenranta is 48% higher than in Vatican City.
Food in Lappeenranta is 39% more expensive than in Vatican City.
Transport in Lappeenranta is 35% more expensive than in Vatican City.
| Lappeenranta | Vatican City | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Lappeenranta | Vatican City | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.2 $ | 11 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 86.5 $ | 49 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.76 $ | 8.25 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.68 $ | 3.54 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.97 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.48 $ | 1.87 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.09 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.41 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.38 $ | 3.17 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.65 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.5 $ | 8.01 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 22.4 $ | 13.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.69 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.9 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.73 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.01 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.12 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 16.2 $ | 6.13 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.07 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.89 $ | 7.09 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.58 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 60.6 $ | 40.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.1 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.9 $ | 15.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 91.1 $ | 45.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 14.5 $ | 7.81 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.81 $ | 3.55 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.93 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.51 $ | 2.16 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
41.7 $ | 113 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
64.1 $ | 170 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
23.5 $ | 25.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 524 $ | 100 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,061 $ | 231 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 642 $ | 846 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,233 $ | 784 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,160 $ | 2,258 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,608 $ | 1,725 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,050 $ | 1,184 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3 % | 4.71 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 52.9 $ | 41.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 16.9 $ | 9.08 $ |
| Haircut | 23.3 $ | 9.97 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 92.2 $ | 83.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 78.7 $ | 78.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 111 $ | 32.8 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,050 $ | 7,826 $ |