City Comparison
Lahti vs Joensuu
Compare cost of living, job opportunities, transportation, and quality of life between Lahti and Joensuu.
Quick Comparison
Category
Lahti
Joensuu
Population
121K+
79K+
Average Rent
€550-700 /month
€610-740 /month
Transit Pass
€45 /month
€69-79 /month
Universities
2
2
Summer Temp
15-25°C
15-25°C
Winter Temp
-5 to -15°C
-5 to -25°C
Salary, Costs and Jobs
Lahti pays more: a salary index of 82 against 76. Lahti is cheaper to live in (cost of living index 59 against 70), and typical rent is lower too (€550-700 against €610-740 per month). Weighing salary against costs, Lahti gives the stronger purchasing power (139 against 109 for Joensuu).
Salary index (Helsinki = 100)
82
76
Cost of living index
59
70
Purchasing power index
139
109
Job market size
Small
Small
Top industries
Design, Cleantech, Manufacturing
Forest, Education, Technology
Salary and index figures are Herizon estimates, not survey data. Official figures: Statistics Finland, Structure of earnings.
Transportation
Lahti
- Trains: Railway connections to Helsinki and other cities
- Buses: Local bus network serving the city and region
Joensuu
- Buses: Local bus network serving main areas
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