City Comparison
Rovaniemi vs Joensuu
Compare cost of living, job opportunities, transportation, and quality of life between Rovaniemi and Joensuu.
Quick Comparison
Category
Rovaniemi
Joensuu
Population
66K+
79K+
Average Rent
~€690 /month
€610-740 /month
Transit Pass
€52 /month
€69-79 /month
Universities
2
2
Summer Temp
10-22°C
15-25°C
Winter Temp
-10 to -30°C
-5 to -25°C
Salary, Costs and Jobs
Rovaniemi pays more: a salary index of 80 against 76. Living costs are on a par (index 70). Weighing salary against costs, Rovaniemi gives the stronger purchasing power (114 against 109 for Joensuu).
Salary index (Helsinki = 100)
80
76
Cost of living index
70
70
Purchasing power index
114
109
Job market size
Small
Small
Top industries
Tourism, Arctic Research, Public Sector
Forest, Education, Technology
Salary and index figures are Herizon estimates, not survey data. Official figures: Statistics Finland, Structure of earnings.
Transportation
Rovaniemi
- Buses: Local bus network in the city
Joensuu
- Buses: Local bus network serving main areas
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