Cost of living in Nokia is 20% lower than in Espoo (without rent).
Rent in Nokia is 32% cheaper than in Espoo.
Cost of living including rent in Nokia is 26% lower than in Espoo.
Food in Nokia is 18% cheaper than in Espoo.
Transport in Nokia is 44% cheaper than in Espoo.
| Nokia | Espoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Nokia | Espoo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.8 $ | 16.8 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 81.9 $ | 122 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.8 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.72 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.6 $ | 5.26 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.2 $ | 3.61 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.31 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.59 $ | 4.07 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.33 $ | 3.19 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.23 $ | 3.98 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.69 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13 $ | 15.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 21.5 $ | 22.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.66 $ | 3.23 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.99 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ | 3.17 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.88 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.07 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.95 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 16 $ | 16.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.99 $ | 4.03 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.6 $ | 12.3 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.18 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 62.7 $ | 78.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.1 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20.5 $ | 23.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 82.4 $ | 86.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 14.5 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.5 $ | 3.54 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.78 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.41 $ | 2.27 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
58.4 $ | 78.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
89.1 $ | 122 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
22.7 $ | 18.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 579 $ | 901 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 987 $ | 1,645 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 762 $ | 1,026 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,376 $ | 1,932 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,781 $ | 8,144 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,308 $ | 5,573 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,974 $ | 3,341 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.72 % | 3.85 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.7 $ | 60.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 16.7 $ | 17.5 $ |
| Haircut | 21.3 $ | 22.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 99.5 $ | 113 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 87.7 $ | 107 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 314 $ | 331 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,541 $ | 20,412 $ |