City Comparison
Helsinki vs Tampere
Compare cost of living, job opportunities, transportation, and quality of life between Helsinki and Tampere.
Quick Comparison
Category
Helsinki
Tampere
Population
694K+
263K+
Average Rent
€850-1,100 /month
€695-860 /month
Transit Pass
€73.90 (AB) /month
€65 /month
Universities
7
2
Summer Temp
15-25°C
15-25°C
Winter Temp
-5 to -15°C
-5 to -15°C
Salary, Costs and Jobs
Helsinki pays more: €4,500 against €3,800 average gross per month. Tampere is cheaper to live in (cost of living index 68 against 100), and typical rent is lower too (€695-860 against €850-1,100 per month). Weighing salary against costs, Tampere gives the stronger purchasing power (129 against 100 for Helsinki).
Salary index (Helsinki = 100)
100
88
Average gross salary
€4,500/month
€3,800/month
Tax burden estimate
26-28%
25-27%
Cost of living index
100
68
Purchasing power index
100
129
Job market size
Large
Medium
Top industries
Tech, Finance, Consulting
Tech, Manufacturing, Gaming
Salary and index figures are Herizon estimates, not survey data. Official figures: Statistics Finland, Structure of earnings.
Transportation
Helsinki
- Metro: Efficient metro system connecting key areas of the city
- Trams: Extensive tram network in the city center
- Buses: Comprehensive bus network covering all districts
Tampere
- Buses: Extensive bus network serving the entire city
- Trams: New tram system connecting key areas
Learn More
Other City Comparisons
Helsinki vs EspooHelsinki vs VantaaHelsinki vs OuluHelsinki vs TurkuHelsinki vs JyväskyläHelsinki vs LahtiHelsinki vs KuopioHelsinki vs PoriHelsinki vs RovaniemiHelsinki vs VaasaHelsinki vs JoensuuHelsinki vs LappeenrantaHelsinki vs SeinäjokiHelsinki vs KouvolaHelsinki vs MikkeliEspoo vs TampereTampere vs VantaaTampere vs OuluTampere vs TurkuTampere vs JyväskyläTampere vs LahtiTampere vs KuopioTampere vs PoriTampere vs RovaniemiTampere vs VaasaTampere vs JoensuuTampere vs LappeenrantaTampere vs SeinäjokiTampere vs KouvolaTampere vs Mikkeli