City Comparison
Espoo vs Turku
Compare cost of living, job opportunities, transportation, and quality of life between Espoo and Turku.
Quick Comparison
Category
Espoo
Turku
Population
325K+
209K+
Average Rent
€830-970 /month
€640-805 /month
Transit Pass
€73.90 (BC) /month
€57 /month
Universities
3
3
Summer Temp
15-25°C
15-25°C
Winter Temp
-5 to -15°C
-5 to -15°C
Salary, Costs and Jobs
Espoo pays more: a salary index of 98 against 85. Turku is cheaper to live in (cost of living index 65 against 87), and typical rent is lower too (€640-805 against €830-970 per month). Weighing salary against costs, Turku gives the stronger purchasing power (131 against 113 for Espoo).
Salary index (Helsinki = 100)
98
85
Cost of living index
87
65
Purchasing power index
113
131
Job market size
Large
Medium
Top industries
Tech, Engineering, R&D
Biotech, Maritime, Healthcare
Salary and index figures are Herizon estimates, not survey data. Official figures: Statistics Finland, Structure of earnings.
Transportation
Espoo
- Metro: Metro line connecting to Helsinki and other areas
- Buses: Extensive bus network serving all districts
Turku
- Buses: Comprehensive bus network covering the city and surrounding areas
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