Jyväskylä ranks 2nd of 9 priced cities in Finland on cost — $1,471 a month in essentials, 2% above Kuopio, the cheapest. The average net salary of $3,008 covers that 2.0×. 105.9 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at kunta level. PM2.5 averages 4.8 µg/m³ a year, 1× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages -7°C, Jul 17°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $640 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $824 |
| Groceries | $197 |
| Dining out | $406 |
| Utilities | $159 |
| Local transport | $69 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,471 |
| Avg net salary | $3,008 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,101 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,395 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Jyväskylä, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $16.71 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $103.73 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $12.10 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $4.94 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $8.64 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $9.22 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.52 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.90 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.51 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.38 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $3.18 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.83 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $7.61 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $14.39 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.29 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.04 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $3.99 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.39 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.61 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.78 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $3.46 |
| Monthly transit pass | $69.15 |
| Taxi start | $8.64 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.72 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $2.25 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $136.86 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $22.28 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $29.97 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $57.05 |
| Cinema, one seat | $19.59 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Jyväskylä has 105.9 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (kunta level). That is the 5th-highest of 10 Finland cities we track. Finland's national figure is 106.5, so Jyväskylä runs 1 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -6.6°C | -11.4°C | 90% | 88% | 47 mm |
| Feb | -5°C | -9.7°C | 88% | 83% | 45 mm |
| Mar | -2°C | -6.5°C | 80% | 68% | 35 mm |
| Apr | 2.7°C | -1.3°C | 74% | 66% | 46 mm |
| May | 10.1°C | 7.1°C | 66% | 60% | 51 mm |
| Jun | 15.5°C | 13.8°C | 68% | 58% | 68 mm |
| Jul | 17°C | 16.4°C | 76% | 65% | 93 mm |
| Aug | 15.9°C | 14.9°C | 80% | 66% | 81 mm |
| Sep | 10.9°C | 8.9°C | 86% | 76% | 65 mm |
| Oct | 4.8°C | 1.4°C | 90% | 80% | 54 mm |
| Nov | 0.4°C | -3.5°C | 93% | 90% | 58 mm |
| Dec | -3.3°C | -7.7°C | 93% | 88% | 56 mm |
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