Cost of living in Valence is 16% lower than in Vantaa (without rent).
Rent in Valence is 41% cheaper than in Vantaa.
Cost of living including rent in Valence is 29% lower than in Vantaa.
Food in Valence is 10% cheaper than in Vantaa.
Transport in Valence is 44% cheaper than in Vantaa.
| Valence | Vantaa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Valence | Vantaa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14 $ | 16 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 66.5 $ | 87.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.1 $ | 12.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.57 $ | 7.81 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.77 $ | 4.62 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 4.43 $ | 3.17 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.13 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.11 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.24 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.41 $ | 3.53 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.4 $ | 8.77 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.6 $ | 13.7 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 23.8 $ | 23 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.31 $ | 2.74 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.08 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.95 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.78 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.15 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.22 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.63 $ | 15.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.14 $ | 3.07 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 12.3 $ | 11.6 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.55 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 60.9 $ | 72.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.95 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.6 $ | 20.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28.2 $ | 86.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.65 $ | 12.1 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.17 $ | 3.49 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.85 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.79 $ | 2.26 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
85 $ | 86 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
130 $ | 132 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27.7 $ | 23 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 405 $ | 771 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 664 $ | 1,328 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 478 $ | 890 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 784 $ | 1,928 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,655 $ | 5,869 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,487 $ | 3,898 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,455 $ | 2,447 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.54 % | 3.9 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 21.7 $ | 43.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.5 $ | 17.8 $ |
| Haircut | 17.7 $ | 22 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 135 $ | 110 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 114 $ | 96 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 466 $ | 337 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,198 $ | 11,032 $ |