City Comparison
Rovaniemi vs Vaasa
Compare cost of living, job opportunities, transportation, and quality of life between Rovaniemi and Vaasa.
Quick Comparison
Category
Rovaniemi
Vaasa
Population
66K+
71K+
Average Rent
~€690 /month
€570-705 /month
Transit Pass
€52 /month
€40 /month
Universities
2
3
Summer Temp
10-22°C
12-22°C
Winter Temp
-10 to -30°C
-8 to -20°C
Salary, Costs and Jobs
Vaasa pays more: a salary index of 86 against 80. Living costs are on a par (index 70). Weighing salary against costs, Vaasa gives the stronger purchasing power (123 against 114 for Rovaniemi).
Salary index (Helsinki = 100)
80
86
Cost of living index
70
70
Purchasing power index
114
123
Job market size
Small
Small
Top industries
Tourism, Arctic Research, Public Sector
Energy, Engineering, Marine
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
Vaasa
- Buses: Local bus network serving the city and surrounding areas
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