City Comparison
Espoo vs Oulu
Compare cost of living, job opportunities, transportation, and quality of life between Espoo and Oulu.
Quick Comparison
Category
Espoo
Oulu
Population
325K+
217K+
Average Rent
€830-970 /month
€590-740 /month
Transit Pass
€73.90 (BC) /month
€50 /month
Universities
3
2
Summer Temp
15-25°C
10-20°C
Winter Temp
-5 to -15°C
-10 to -25°C
Salary, Costs and Jobs
Espoo pays more: a salary index of 98 against 83. Oulu is cheaper to live in (cost of living index 61 against 87), and typical rent is lower too (€590-740 against €830-970 per month). Weighing salary against costs, Oulu gives the stronger purchasing power (136 against 113 for Espoo).
Salary index (Helsinki = 100)
98
83
Cost of living index
87
61
Purchasing power index
113
136
Job market size
Large
Medium
Top industries
Tech, Engineering, R&D
Tech, Wireless, Healthcare
Salary and index figures are Herizon estimates, not survey data. Official figures: Statistics Finland, Structure of earnings.
Transportation
Espoo
- Metro: Metro line connecting to Helsinki and other areas
- Buses: Extensive bus network serving all districts
Oulu
- Buses: Comprehensive bus network serving the city and region
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