City Comparison
Turku vs Vaasa
Compare cost of living, job opportunities, transportation, and quality of life between Turku and Vaasa.
Quick Comparison
Category
Turku
Vaasa
Population
209K+
71K+
Average Rent
€640-805 /month
€570-705 /month
Transit Pass
€57 /month
€40 /month
Universities
3
3
Summer Temp
15-25°C
12-22°C
Winter Temp
-5 to -15°C
-8 to -20°C
Salary, Costs and Jobs
Vaasa pays more: €3,700 against €3,700 average gross per month. 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 123 for Vaasa).
Salary index (Helsinki = 100)
85
86
Average gross salary
€3,700/month
€3,700/month
Tax burden estimate
24-26%
24-26%
Cost of living index
65
70
Purchasing power index
131
123
Job market size
Medium
Small
Top industries
Biotech, Maritime, Healthcare
Energy, Engineering, Marine
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
Vaasa
- Buses: Local bus network serving the city and surrounding areas
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