City Comparison
Helsinki vs Turku
Compare cost of living, job opportunities, transportation, and quality of life between Helsinki and Turku.
Quick Comparison
Category
Helsinki
Turku
Population
694K+
209K+
Average Rent
€850-1,100 /month
€640-805 /month
Transit Pass
€73.90 (AB) /month
€57 /month
Universities
7
3
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 €3,700 average gross per month. Turku is cheaper to live in (cost of living index 65 against 100), and typical rent is lower too (€640-805 against €850-1,100 per month). Weighing salary against costs, Turku gives the stronger purchasing power (131 against 100 for Helsinki).
Salary index (Helsinki = 100)
100
85
Average gross salary
€4,500/month
€3,700/month
Tax burden estimate
26-28%
24-26%
Cost of living index
100
65
Purchasing power index
100
131
Job market size
Large
Medium
Top industries
Tech, Finance, Consulting
Biotech, Maritime, Healthcare
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
Turku
- Buses: Comprehensive bus network covering the city and surrounding areas
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