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| Expense | Joensuu | Helsinki | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $9.30 | $12.09 | Joensuu |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $37.20 | $48.36 | Joensuu |
| Cappuccino | $2.79 | $3.63 | Joensuu |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $211 | $274 | Joensuu |
| Monthly public transport pass | $34.10 | $44.33 | Joensuu |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $89.90 | $117 | Joensuu |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $26.04 | $33.85 | Joensuu |
| Fitness club membership | $26.04 | $33.85 | Joensuu |
| Cinema ticket | $6.82 | $8.87 | Joensuu |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $460 | $639 | Joensuu |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $320 | $444 | Joensuu |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $960 | $1,333 | Joensuu |
| Total single-person budget | $940 | $1,250 | Joensuu |
| Average net salary | $3,200 | $4,160 |
Joensuu is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Joensuu runs about $940 versus $1,250 in Helsinki — a difference of roughly 33%.
Salary-adjusted, Helsinki leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Joensuu · Full cost of living in Helsinki