City Comparison
Oulu vs Lahti
Compare cost of living, job opportunities, transportation, and quality of life between Oulu and Lahti.
Quick Comparison
Category
Oulu
Lahti
Population
217K+
121K+
Average Rent
€590-740 /month
€550-700 /month
Transit Pass
€50 /month
€45 /month
Universities
2
2
Summer Temp
10-20°C
15-25°C
Winter Temp
-10 to -25°C
-5 to -15°C
Salary, Costs and Jobs
Oulu pays more: €3,600 against €3,500 average gross per month. Lahti is cheaper to live in (cost of living index 59 against 61), and typical rent is lower too (€550-700 against €590-740 per month). Weighing salary against costs, Lahti gives the stronger purchasing power (139 against 136 for Oulu).
Salary index (Helsinki = 100)
83
82
Average gross salary
€3,600/month
€3,500/month
Tax burden estimate
24-26%
23-25%
Cost of living index
61
59
Purchasing power index
136
139
Job market size
Medium
Small
Top industries
Tech, Wireless, Healthcare
Design, Cleantech, Manufacturing
Salary and index figures are Herizon estimates, not survey data. Official figures: Statistics Finland, Structure of earnings.
Transportation
Oulu
- Buses: Comprehensive bus network serving the city and region
Lahti
- Trains: Railway connections to Helsinki and other cities
- Buses: Local bus network serving the city and region
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