Kuopio is the cheapest of Finland's 9 priced cities — $1,447 a month in essentials, 19% below Helsinki at $1,793. The average net salary of $2,686 covers that 1.9×. 101.5 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at kunta level. PM2.5 averages 3.9 µg/m³ a year, 1× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages -8°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 | $677 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $844 |
| Groceries | $186 |
| Dining out | $377 |
| Utilities | $141 |
| Local transport | $66 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,447 |
| Avg net salary | $2,686 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $999 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,172 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Kuopio, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $16.14 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $89.90 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $12.10 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $5.36 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $7.49 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $9.22 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.27 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $2.03 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.37 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.63 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.51 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.30 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $9.20 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $11.14 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.40 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.44 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $3.80 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.32 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.94 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $2.08 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $3.80 |
| Monthly transit pass | $65.69 |
| Taxi start | $4.49 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.37 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $2.08 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $115.88 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $24.79 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $25.36 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $39.92 |
| Cinema, one seat | $15.56 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Kuopio has 101.5 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (kunta level). That is the 7th-highest of 10 Finland cities we track. Finland's national figure is 106.5, so Kuopio runs 5 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 | -7.8°C | -12.7°C | 89% | 88% | 49 mm |
| Feb | -6.1°C | -10.9°C | 88% | 85% | 48 mm |
| Mar | -2.8°C | -7.4°C | 80% | 69% | 36 mm |
| Apr | 2.1°C | -1.9°C | 74% | 66% | 43 mm |
| May | 9.5°C | 6.4°C | 66% | 62% | 46 mm |
| Jun | 15.3°C | 13.5°C | 67% | 58% | 77 mm |
| Jul | 17.1°C | 16.4°C | 75% | 66% | 98 mm |
| Aug | 15.7°C | 14.8°C | 80% | 66% | 88 mm |
| Sep | 10.6°C | 8.6°C | 86% | 75% | 73 mm |
| Oct | 4.5°C | 1.1°C | 89% | 82% | 63 mm |
| Nov | -0.2°C | -4.3°C | 92% | 91% | 70 mm |
| Dec | -4.2°C | -8.7°C | 92% | 89% | 56 mm |
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