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Oulu vs Jyväskylä

Finland vs Finland · 309 km apart

Oulu

Finland

€865 ($940)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Jyväskylä

Finland

€865 ($940)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseOuluJyväskyläCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$9.30$9.30Oulu
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$37.20$37.20Oulu
Cappuccino$2.79$2.79Oulu
Monthly groceries (single person)$211$211Oulu
Monthly public transport pass$34.10$34.10Oulu
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$89.90$89.90Oulu
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$26.04$26.04Oulu
Fitness club membership$26.04$26.04Oulu
Cinema ticket$6.82$6.82Oulu
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$460$460Oulu
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$320$320Oulu
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$960$960Oulu
Total single-person budget$940$940Oulu
Average net salary$3,200$3,200

Verdict

Oulu is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Oulu runs about $940 versus $940 in Jyväskylä — a difference of roughly 0%.

Salary-adjusted, Oulu 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 Oulu  ·  Full cost of living in Jyväskylä

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oulu cheaper than Jyväskylä?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $940 per month in Oulu versus $940 in Jyväskylä — about 0% less.
How far is Oulu from Jyväskylä?
The straight-line distance between Oulu and Jyväskylä is approximately 309 km (192 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Oulu or Jyväskylä?
The estimated average net salary is $3,200 in Oulu and $3,200 in Jyväskylä. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $2,260 in Oulu versus $2,260 in Jyväskylä per month.