City Comparison
Turku vs Lahti
Compare cost of living, job opportunities, transportation, and quality of life between Turku and Lahti.
Quick Comparison
Category
Turku
Lahti
Population
209K+
121K+
Average Rent
€640-805 /month
€550-700 /month
Transit Pass
€57 /month
€45 /month
Universities
3
2
Summer Temp
15-25°C
15-25°C
Winter Temp
-5 to -15°C
-5 to -15°C
Salary, Costs and Jobs
Turku pays more: €3,700 against €3,500 average gross per month. Lahti is cheaper to live in (cost of living index 59 against 65), and typical rent is lower too (€550-700 against €640-805 per month). Weighing salary against costs, Lahti gives the stronger purchasing power (139 against 131 for Turku).
Salary index (Helsinki = 100)
85
82
Average gross salary
€3,700/month
€3,500/month
Tax burden estimate
24-26%
23-25%
Cost of living index
65
59
Purchasing power index
131
139
Job market size
Medium
Small
Top industries
Biotech, Maritime, Healthcare
Design, Cleantech, Manufacturing
Salary and index figures are Herizon estimates, not survey data. Official figures: Statistics Finland, Structure of earnings.
Transportation
Turku
- Buses: Comprehensive bus network covering the city and surrounding areas
Lahti
- Trains: Railway connections to Helsinki and other cities
- Buses: Local bus network serving the city and region
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