City Comparison
Vaasa vs Joensuu
Compare cost of living, job opportunities, transportation, and quality of life between Vaasa and Joensuu.
Quick Comparison
Category
Vaasa
Joensuu
Population
71K+
79K+
Average Rent
€570-705 /month
€610-740 /month
Transit Pass
€40 /month
€69-79 /month
Universities
3
2
Summer Temp
12-22°C
15-25°C
Winter Temp
-8 to -20°C
-5 to -25°C
Salary, Costs and Jobs
Vaasa pays more: a salary index of 86 against 76. Living costs are on a par (index 70). Weighing salary against costs, Vaasa gives the stronger purchasing power (123 against 109 for Joensuu).
Salary index (Helsinki = 100)
86
76
Cost of living index
70
70
Purchasing power index
123
109
Job market size
Small
Small
Top industries
Energy, Engineering, Marine
Forest, Education, Technology
Salary and index figures are Herizon estimates, not survey data. Official figures: Statistics Finland, Structure of earnings.
Transportation
Vaasa
- Buses: Local bus network serving the city and surrounding areas
Joensuu
- Buses: Local bus network serving main areas
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