City Comparison
Tampere vs Joensuu
Compare cost of living, job opportunities, transportation, and quality of life between Tampere and Joensuu.
Quick Comparison
Category
Tampere
Joensuu
Population
263K+
79K+
Average Rent
€695-860 /month
€610-740 /month
Transit Pass
€65 /month
€69-79 /month
Universities
2
2
Summer Temp
15-25°C
15-25°C
Winter Temp
-5 to -15°C
-5 to -25°C
Salary, Costs and Jobs
Tampere pays more: a salary index of 88 against 76. Tampere is cheaper to live in (cost of living index 68 against 70). Weighing salary against costs, Tampere gives the stronger purchasing power (129 against 109 for Joensuu).
Salary index (Helsinki = 100)
88
76
Cost of living index
68
70
Purchasing power index
129
109
Job market size
Medium
Small
Top industries
Tech, Manufacturing, Gaming
Forest, Education, Technology
Salary and index figures are Herizon estimates, not survey data. Official figures: Statistics Finland, Structure of earnings.
Transportation
Tampere
- Buses: Extensive bus network serving the entire city
- Trams: New tram system connecting key areas
Joensuu
- Buses: Local bus network serving main areas
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