City Comparison
Kuopio vs Joensuu
Compare cost of living, job opportunities, transportation, and quality of life between Kuopio and Joensuu.
Quick Comparison
Category
Kuopio
Joensuu
Population
126K+
79K+
Average Rent
€630-770 /month
€610-740 /month
Transit Pass
€61.50 /month
€69-79 /month
Universities
2
2
Summer Temp
15-25°C
15-25°C
Winter Temp
-5 to -22°C
-5 to -25°C
Salary, Costs and Jobs
Kuopio pays more: a salary index of 78 against 76. Living costs are on a par (index 70). Weighing salary against costs, Kuopio gives the stronger purchasing power (111 against 109 for Joensuu).
Salary index (Helsinki = 100)
78
76
Cost of living index
70
70
Purchasing power index
111
109
Job market size
Small
Small
Top industries
Healthcare, Food, Pharma
Forest, Education, Technology
Salary and index figures are Herizon estimates, not survey data. Official figures: Statistics Finland, Structure of earnings.
Transportation
Kuopio
- Buses: Local bus network covering main areas
Joensuu
- Buses: Local bus network serving main areas
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