City Comparison
Turku vs Lappeenranta
Compare cost of living, job opportunities, transportation, and quality of life between Turku and Lappeenranta.
Quick Comparison
Category
Turku
Lappeenranta
Population
209K+
73K+
Average Rent
€640-805 /month
€595-730 /month
Transit Pass
€57 /month
€48 /month
Universities
3
2
Summer Temp
15-25°C
15-25°C
Winter Temp
-5 to -15°C
-5 to -22°C
Salary, Costs and Jobs
Turku pays more: a salary index of 85 against 78. Turku is cheaper to live in (cost of living index 65 against 70). Weighing salary against costs, Turku gives the stronger purchasing power (131 against 111 for Lappeenranta).
Salary index (Helsinki = 100)
85
78
Cost of living index
65
70
Purchasing power index
131
111
Job market size
Medium
Small
Top industries
Biotech, Maritime, Healthcare
Energy, Technology, Education
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
Lappeenranta
- Buses: Local bus network in the city
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