City Comparison
Tampere vs Turku
Compare cost of living, job opportunities, transportation, and quality of life between Tampere and Turku.
Quick Comparison
Category
Tampere
Turku
Population
263K+
209K+
Average Rent
€695-860 /month
€640-805 /month
Transit Pass
€65 /month
€57 /month
Universities
2
3
Summer Temp
15-25°C
15-25°C
Winter Temp
-5 to -15°C
-5 to -15°C
Salary, Costs and Jobs
Tampere pays more: €3,800 against €3,700 average gross per month. Turku is cheaper to live in (cost of living index 65 against 68), and typical rent is lower too (€640-805 against €695-860 per month). Weighing salary against costs, Turku gives the stronger purchasing power (131 against 129 for Tampere).
Salary index (Helsinki = 100)
88
85
Average gross salary
€3,800/month
€3,700/month
Tax burden estimate
25-27%
24-26%
Cost of living index
68
65
Purchasing power index
129
131
Job market size
Medium
Medium
Top industries
Tech, Manufacturing, Gaming
Biotech, Maritime, 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
Turku
- Buses: Comprehensive bus network covering the city and surrounding areas
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