Cost of Living
Cost of Living in Turku
Complete breakdown of monthly expenses in Turku, including rent, groceries, transport, utilities, and entertainment. Plan your budget for living in Finland.
Cost Index vs Helsinki
Helsinki = 100 (baseline)
65
35% cheaper overallMonthly Cost Breakdown
Rent (1-Bedroom)
City center apartment
€600 - €800
per month
Groceries
Food and household items
€300 - €350
per month
Transport
Monthly public transit pass
€50 - €60
per month
Utilities
Electricity, heating, internet
€100 - €120
per month
Entertainment
Dining out, leisure, activities
€100 - €150
per month
Estimated Monthly Total
Single person, moderate lifestyle
€1150 - €1480
per month
Turku vs Helsinki
Category
Turku
Helsinki
Rent (1BR)
€600-800
€1000-1500
Groceries
€300-350
€350-400
Transport
€50-60
€74-74
Utilities
€100-120
€120-150
Monthly Total
€1150-1480
€1694-2324
Living in Turku can save you approximately €544 - €844 per month compared to Helsinki.
Cost of Living in Turku
- 1About 35% cheaper than Helsinki
- 2Historic city with affordable charm
- 3Strong university presence keeps prices reasonable
- 4River Aura offers free recreational activities
Money-Saving Tips for Turku
- Port Arthur area has charming but affordable housing
- Cycling is very popular and cost-effective
- Student housing through TYS is affordable
- Local food markets along the river