City Comparison
Tampere vs Oulu
Compare cost of living, job opportunities, transportation, and quality of life between Tampere and Oulu.
Quick Comparison
Category
Tampere
Oulu
Population
263K+
217K+
Average Rent
€695-860 /month
€590-740 /month
Transit Pass
€65 /month
€50 /month
Universities
2
2
Summer Temp
15-25°C
10-20°C
Winter Temp
-5 to -15°C
-10 to -25°C
Salary, Costs and Jobs
Tampere pays more: €3,800 against €3,600 average gross per month. Oulu is cheaper to live in (cost of living index 61 against 68), and typical rent is lower too (€590-740 against €695-860 per month). Weighing salary against costs, Oulu gives the stronger purchasing power (136 against 129 for Tampere).
Salary index (Helsinki = 100)
88
83
Average gross salary
€3,800/month
€3,600/month
Tax burden estimate
25-27%
24-26%
Cost of living index
68
61
Purchasing power index
129
136
Job market size
Medium
Medium
Top industries
Tech, Manufacturing, Gaming
Tech, Wireless, Healthcare
Salary and index figures are Herizon estimates, not survey data. Official figures: Statistics Finland, Structure of earnings.
Transportation
Tampere
- Buses: Extensive bus network serving the entire city
- Trams: New tram system connecting key areas
Oulu
- Buses: Comprehensive bus network serving the city and region
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