City Comparison
Turku vs Mikkeli
Compare cost of living, job opportunities, transportation, and quality of life between Turku and Mikkeli.
Quick Comparison
Category
Turku
Mikkeli
Population
209K+
51K+
Average Rent
€640-805 /month
~€610 /month
Transit Pass
€57 /month
€42 /month
Universities
3
1
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 75. 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 107 for Mikkeli).
Salary index (Helsinki = 100)
85
75
Cost of living index
65
70
Purchasing power index
131
107
Job market size
Medium
Small
Top industries
Biotech, Maritime, Healthcare
Public Sector, Education, Healthcare
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
Mikkeli
- Trains: Train connections to Helsinki (2.5h)
- Buses: Limited local bus network
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