City Comparison
Oulu vs Turku
Compare cost of living, job opportunities, transportation, and quality of life between Oulu and Turku.
Quick Comparison
Category
Oulu
Turku
Population
217K+
209K+
Average Rent
€590-740 /month
€640-805 /month
Transit Pass
€50 /month
€57 /month
Universities
2
3
Summer Temp
10-20°C
15-25°C
Winter Temp
-10 to -25°C
-5 to -15°C
Salary, Costs and Jobs
Turku pays more: €3,700 against €3,600 average gross per month. Oulu is cheaper to live in (cost of living index 61 against 65), and typical rent is lower too (€590-740 against €640-805 per month). Weighing salary against costs, Oulu gives the stronger purchasing power (136 against 131 for Turku).
Salary index (Helsinki = 100)
83
85
Average gross salary
€3,600/month
€3,700/month
Tax burden estimate
24-26%
24-26%
Cost of living index
61
65
Purchasing power index
136
131
Job market size
Medium
Medium
Top industries
Tech, Wireless, Healthcare
Biotech, Maritime, Healthcare
Salary and index figures are Herizon estimates, not survey data. Official figures: Statistics Finland, Structure of earnings.
Transportation
Oulu
- Buses: Comprehensive bus network serving the city and region
Turku
- Buses: Comprehensive bus network covering the city and surrounding areas
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