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| Expense | Kivistö | Helsinki | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $8.37 | $12.09 | Kivistö |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $33.48 | $48.36 | Kivistö |
| Cappuccino | $2.51 | $3.63 | Kivistö |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $190 | $274 | Kivistö |
| Monthly public transport pass | $30.69 | $44.33 | Kivistö |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $80.91 | $117 | Kivistö |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $23.44 | $33.85 | Kivistö |
| Fitness club membership | $23.44 | $33.85 | Kivistö |
| Cinema ticket | $6.14 | $8.87 | Kivistö |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $403 | $639 | Kivistö |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $281 | $444 | Kivistö |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $842 | $1,333 | Kivistö |
| Total single-person budget | $839 | $1,250 | Kivistö |
| Average net salary | $2,880 | $4,160 |
Kivistö is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Kivistö runs about $839 versus $1,250 in Helsinki — a difference of roughly 49%.
Salary-adjusted, Helsinki leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Kivistö · Full cost of living in Helsinki