City Comparison
Rovaniemi vs Lappeenranta
Compare cost of living, job opportunities, transportation, and quality of life between Rovaniemi and Lappeenranta.
Quick Comparison
Category
Rovaniemi
Lappeenranta
Population
66K+
73K+
Average Rent
~€690 /month
€595-730 /month
Transit Pass
€52 /month
€48 /month
Universities
2
2
Summer Temp
10-22°C
15-25°C
Winter Temp
-10 to -30°C
-5 to -22°C
Salary, Costs and Jobs
Rovaniemi pays more: a salary index of 80 against 78. Living costs are on a par (index 70). Weighing salary against costs, Rovaniemi gives the stronger purchasing power (114 against 111 for Lappeenranta).
Salary index (Helsinki = 100)
80
78
Cost of living index
70
70
Purchasing power index
114
111
Job market size
Small
Small
Top industries
Tourism, Arctic Research, Public Sector
Energy, Technology, Education
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
Lappeenranta
- Buses: Local bus network in the city
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