City Comparison
Vantaa vs Turku
Compare cost of living, job opportunities, transportation, and quality of life between Vantaa and Turku.
Quick Comparison
Category
Vantaa
Turku
Population
252K+
209K+
Average Rent
€780-910 /month
€640-805 /month
Transit Pass
€73.90 (BC) /month
€57 /month
Universities
2
3
Summer Temp
15-25°C
15-25°C
Winter Temp
-5 to -15°C
-5 to -15°C
Salary, Costs and Jobs
Vantaa pays more: €4,300 against €3,700 average gross per month. Turku is cheaper to live in (cost of living index 65 against 82), and typical rent is lower too (€640-805 against €780-910 per month). Weighing salary against costs, Turku gives the stronger purchasing power (131 against 116 for Vantaa).
Salary index (Helsinki = 100)
95
85
Average gross salary
€4,300/month
€3,700/month
Tax burden estimate
27-29%
24-26%
Cost of living index
82
65
Purchasing power index
116
131
Job market size
Medium
Medium
Top industries
Logistics, Aviation, Retail
Biotech, Maritime, Healthcare
Salary and index figures are Herizon estimates, not survey data. Official figures: Statistics Finland, Structure of earnings.
Transportation
Vantaa
- Trains: Railway connections through Tikkurila station
- Buses: Extensive bus network serving all districts
Turku
- Buses: Comprehensive bus network covering the city and surrounding areas
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