Cost of Living Comparison Between Oulu and Helsinki 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Helsinki are 3.2% higher than in Oulu (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Helsinki are 11.9% higher than in Oulu | |
| Rent Prices in Helsinki are 46.6% higher than in Oulu | |
| Restaurant Prices in Helsinki are 0.2% higher than in Oulu | |
| Groceries Prices in Helsinki are 5.3% higher than in Oulu | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Helsinki is 10.0% lower than in Oulu | |
Restaurants | Oulu Edit |
Helsinki Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.50 € | 15.00 € | -3.2 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 90.00 € | 90.00 € | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.75 € | 10.00 € | -7.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 € | 8.00 € | +14.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.00 € | 8.00 € | +14.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.08 € | 4.48 € | +9.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.68 € | 2.67 € | -0.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.12 € | 1.85 € | -13.1 % |
Markets | Oulu Edit |
Helsinki Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.10 € | 4.35 € | +6.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.09 € | 2.57 € | +23.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.10 € | 1.16 € | +5.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.31 € | 2.95 € | -11.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.40 € | 3.57 € | +5.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.97 € | 5.25 € | -12.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.86 € | 9.58 € | +21.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.08 € | 1.03 € | -4.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.78 € | 0.79 € | +0.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.95 € | 0.98 € | +2.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.55 € | 1.80 € | +16.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.46 € | 0.55 € | +18.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.66 € | 0.82 € | +25.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.42 € | 1.94 € | -20.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.58 € | 1.76 € | +11.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 13.50 € | 14.45 € | +7.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.99 € | 2.68 € | -10.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.71 € | 3.19 € | -14.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 9.70 € | 10.20 € | +5.2 % |
Transportation | Oulu Edit |
Helsinki Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.30 € | 3.00 € | -9.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 52.00 € | 66.60 € | +28.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.45 € | 6.75 € | +4.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.86 € | 1.97 € | -31.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 52.50 € | 56.40 € | +7.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.63 € | 7.21 € | -5.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,590.00 € | 32,245.00 € | +16.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 31,940.00 € | 33,916.11 € | +6.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Oulu Edit |
Helsinki Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 90.99 € | 109.20 € | +20.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 27.16 € | 24.43 € | -10.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 23.99 € | 19.22 € | -19.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Oulu Edit |
Helsinki Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.86 € | 43.31 € | +45.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 27.33 € | 27.06 € | -1.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 € | 17.00 € | +13.3 % |
Childcare | Oulu Edit |
Helsinki Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 425.00 € | 309.77 € | -27.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,800.00 € | 9,728.50 € | -0.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Oulu Edit |
Helsinki Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 74.55 € | 80.53 € | +8.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 42.43 € | 30.07 € | -29.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 87.43 € | 71.04 € | -18.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 177.98 € | 94.09 € | -47.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Oulu Edit |
Helsinki Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 644.88 € | 998.62 € | +54.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 497.50 € | 798.03 € | +60.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,250.00 € | 1,794.42 € | +43.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 957.14 € | 1,320.00 € | +37.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Oulu Edit |
Helsinki Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 314.92 € | 697.64 € | +121.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 203.15 € | 404.66 € | +99.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Oulu Edit |
Helsinki Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,702.05 € | 2,722.06 € | +0.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.93 | 3.64 | +24.3 % |
| Last update: | March 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 24 | 220 |
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| Cost of Living in Kuopio | 242.82 miles |