City Comparison
Tampere vs Vaasa
Compare cost of living, job opportunities, transportation, and quality of life between Tampere and Vaasa.
Quick Comparison
Category
Tampere
Vaasa
Population
263K+
71K+
Average Rent
€695-860 /month
€570-705 /month
Transit Pass
€65 /month
€40 /month
Universities
2
3
Summer Temp
15-25°C
12-22°C
Winter Temp
-5 to -15°C
-8 to -20°C
Salary, Costs and Jobs
Tampere pays more: €3,800 against €3,700 average gross per month. Tampere is cheaper to live in (cost of living index 68 against 70). Weighing salary against costs, Tampere gives the stronger purchasing power (129 against 123 for Vaasa).
Salary index (Helsinki = 100)
88
86
Average gross salary
€3,800/month
€3,700/month
Tax burden estimate
25-27%
24-26%
Cost of living index
68
70
Purchasing power index
129
123
Job market size
Medium
Small
Top industries
Tech, Manufacturing, Gaming
Energy, Engineering, Marine
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
Vaasa
- Buses: Local bus network serving the city and surrounding areas
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