Re:Helsinki Relocation Package: City as a Service
by Sharlin on Thursday November 05, 2020 @10:40PM
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> (looks like it may be lower for certain things)
Namely, 14% for food (both groceries and restaurant, excl. alcohol), 10% for books, exercise services like gyms, culture/entertainment tickets, hotel accommodation, public transit, and over-the-counter drugs (prescription drugs are heavily subsidized by the state).
Re:Helsinki Relocation Package: City as a Service
by ashtonkem on Friday November 06, 2020 @01:22AM
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14% for food is quite high, but I've personally lived in two cities with a 10.25% sales tax (Chicago & Santa Monica); so that's not far out of line with at least some American cities.
Namely, 14% for food (both groceries and restaurant, excl. alcohol), 10% for books, exercise services like gyms, culture/entertainment tickets, hotel accommodation, public transit, and over-the-counter drugs (prescription drugs are heavily subsidized by the state).