At a glance
 SE
Umea
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 FI
Pietarsaari
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Sweden | Finland |
| Nomad score | 6.1 / 10 | 5.6 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $2,820 / mo | $2,987 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 14° / 11°C | 14° / 11°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 45 Good | 41 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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SE
Umea
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FI
Pietarsaari
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 7.9°C | 8.2°C |
| Average low | 0.9°C | 2°C |
| Precipitation | 72 mm / mo | 62 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 230 h / mo | 225 h / mo |
| Humidity | 80% | 81% |
| Rain days | 10.5 / mo | 11.4 / mo |
| Wind speed | 16.9 km/h | 17.6 km/h |
SE
Umea · average high by month
J -3
F -2
M 2
A 6
M 13
J 19
J 21
A 19
S 14
O 8
N 1
D -2
FI
Pietarsaari · average high by month
J -3
F -2
M 2
A 6
M 13
J 19
J 22
A 19
S 15
O 8
N 2
D -2
Air quality
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SE
Umea
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FI
Pietarsaari
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 45 | 41 |
| PM2.5 | 9.6 µg/m³ | 9 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 11.3 µg/m³ | 10.8 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 71 µg/m³ | 60 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 0.1 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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SE
Umea
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FI
Pietarsaari
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 4.8 | 3.3 |
| Local Payment Services | 9.2 | 8.2 |
| Startup Scene | 6.0 | 2.7 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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SE
Umea
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FI
Pietarsaari
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 2.4 | 2.6 |
| Green Spaces | 8.5 | 8.2 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 9.1 | 8.9 |
| Noise Pollution | 7.8 | 8.2 |
| Seasonal Variety | 7.8 | 7.7 |
| Weather | 4.5 | 4.8 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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SE
Umea
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FI
Pietarsaari
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.7 | 9.1 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 9.4 | 9.5 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 7.3 | 6.7 |
| VPN Reliability | 9.1 | 9.1 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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SE
Umea
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FI
Pietarsaari
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 3.4 | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living | 3.6 | 5.1 |
| Currency Stability | 8.7 | 9.3 |
| Entertainment Cost | 3.7 | 4.4 |
| Food & Groceries | 3.3 | 4.7 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 4.8 | 5.2 |
| Transportation Cost | 5.2 | 5.7 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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SE
Umea
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FI
Pietarsaari
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 6.4 | 5.3 |
| Indoors Fun | 5.2 | 4.2 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 5.2 | 4.0 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 6.1 | 4.7 |
| Nightlife | 4.9 | 2.9 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.5 | 7.1 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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SE
Umea
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FI
Pietarsaari
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 2.5 | 1.3 |
| Nomad Friendly | 4.6 | 3.0 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.7 | 1.3 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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SE
Umea
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FI
Pietarsaari
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 7.0 | 4.1 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 5.4 | 1.9 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 5.4 | 2.5 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 2.5 | 1.3 |
| Internet Speed | 8.9 | 8.5 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.4 | 8.2 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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SE
Umea
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FI
Pietarsaari
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| Fitness Facilities | 6.9 | 4.9 |
| Food Scene | 6.3 | 4.7 |
| Healthy Food Options | 6.8 | 5.8 |
| Yoga Studios | 5.3 | 2.6 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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SE
Umea
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FI
Pietarsaari
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 7.9 | 7.1 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 5.9 | 5.5 |
| Healthcare Quality | 8.6 | 8.5 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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SE
Umea
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FI
Pietarsaari
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 2.7 | 1.8 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 6.1 | 7.4 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 5.0 | 5.6 |
| Freedom of Speech | 9.4 | 9.5 |
| Political Stability | 9.0 | 9.4 |
| Tax Friendliness | 3.6 | 4.2 |
| Visa Ease | 7.0 | 6.6 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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SE
Umea
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FI
Pietarsaari
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 9.0 | 9.1 |
| Cleanliness | 8.7 | 9.0 |
| Environmental Quality | 8.6 | 8.7 |
| Family Friendly | 8.6 | 8.5 |
| Language Barrier | 8.4 | 7.0 |
| Work-Life Balance | 8.6 | 8.5 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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SE
Umea
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FI
Pietarsaari
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 9.1 | 9.3 |
| Racial Tolerance | 8.5 | 8.0 |
| Safety | 9.1 | 9.5 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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SE
Umea
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FI
Pietarsaari
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 5.8 | 3.8 |
| Cycling | 8.5 | 7.0 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 6.5 | 5.0 |
| Public Transit | 7.0 | 4.2 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 3.9 | 1.8 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 5.7 | 2.7 |
| Walkability | 7.8 | 6.7 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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SE
Umea
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FI
Pietarsaari
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|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 5.2 | 2.4 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 4.4 | 2.3 |
| Networking Opportunities | 4.1 | 2.0 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.3 | 7.4 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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SE
Umea
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FI
Pietarsaari
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $106 per pair | $98 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $74 per dress | $44 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $127 per pair | $110 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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SE
Umea
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FI
Pietarsaari
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $85 per month | $139 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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SE
Umea
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FI
Pietarsaari
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| Cinema Ticket | $15 per ticket | $17 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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SE
Umea
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FI
Pietarsaari
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| Coffee | $3.70 per cup | $4.39 per cup |
| Beer | $7.39 per pint | $8.67 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $14 per meal | $16 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $106 per meal | $87 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $12 per meal | $12 per meal |
| Apples | $3.17 per kg | $2.77 per kg |
| Bread | $2.96 per loaf | $2.48 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.90 per bottle | $2.08 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.90 per liter | $1.33 per liter |
| Rice | $2.64 per kg | $2.66 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $13 per kg | $13 per kg |
| Beef | $19 per kg | $19 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $16 per bottle | $15 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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SE
Umea
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FI
Pietarsaari
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $370 per month | $370 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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SE
Umea
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FI
Pietarsaari
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| Health Insurance | $21 per month | $0.00 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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SE
Umea
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FI
Pietarsaari
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $26 per visit | $52 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $8.45 per purchase | $9.82 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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SE
Umea
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FI
Pietarsaari
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|---|---|---|
| Housing | $824 per month | $601 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $898 per month | $722 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $1,584 per month | $1,560 per month |
| Coworking Space | $264 per month | $220 per month |
| Coliving Space | $1,056 per month | $670 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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SE
Umea
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FI
Pietarsaari
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $48 per month | $40 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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SE
Umea
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FI
Pietarsaari
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $53 per month | $92 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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SE
Umea
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FI
Pietarsaari
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| Haircut | $42 per visit | $37 per visit |
| Laundry | $16 per kg | $12 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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SE
Umea
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FI
Pietarsaari
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $32 per month | $31 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $53 per month | $28 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $26 one-time | $9.13 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $42 per month | $52 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $26 per hour | $25 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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SE
Umea
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FI
Pietarsaari
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| Transportation | $90 per month | $64 per month |
| Taxi Start | $6.34 per trip | $9.24 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.90 per km | $1.96 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $95 per month | $64 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $13 per trip | $21 per trip |
| Gasoline | $2.01 per liter | $2.22 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $63 per month | $11 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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SE
Umea
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FI
Pietarsaari
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| Utilities | $127 per month | $185 per month |