City Comparison
Oulu vs Lappeenranta
Compare cost of living, job opportunities, transportation, and quality of life between Oulu and Lappeenranta.
Quick Comparison
Category
Oulu
Lappeenranta
Population
217K+
73K+
Average Rent
€590-740 /month
€595-730 /month
Transit Pass
€50 /month
€48 /month
Universities
2
2
Summer Temp
10-20°C
15-25°C
Winter Temp
-10 to -25°C
-5 to -22°C
Salary, Costs and Jobs
Oulu pays more: a salary index of 83 against 78. Oulu is cheaper to live in (cost of living index 61 against 70). Weighing salary against costs, Oulu gives the stronger purchasing power (136 against 111 for Lappeenranta).
Salary index (Helsinki = 100)
83
78
Cost of living index
61
70
Purchasing power index
136
111
Job market size
Medium
Small
Top industries
Tech, Wireless, Healthcare
Energy, Technology, Education
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
Lappeenranta
- Buses: Local bus network in the city
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