City Comparison
Oulu vs Vaasa
Compare cost of living, job opportunities, transportation, and quality of life between Oulu and Vaasa.
Quick Comparison
Category
Oulu
Vaasa
Population
217K+
71K+
Average Rent
€590-740 /month
€570-705 /month
Transit Pass
€50 /month
€40 /month
Universities
2
3
Summer Temp
10-20°C
12-22°C
Winter Temp
-10 to -25°C
-8 to -20°C
Salary, Costs and Jobs
Vaasa pays more: €3,700 against €3,600 average gross per month. 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 123 for Vaasa).
Salary index (Helsinki = 100)
83
86
Average gross salary
€3,600/month
€3,700/month
Tax burden estimate
24-26%
24-26%
Cost of living index
61
70
Purchasing power index
136
123
Job market size
Medium
Small
Top industries
Tech, Wireless, Healthcare
Energy, Engineering, Marine
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
Vaasa
- Buses: Local bus network serving the city and surrounding areas
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