Turku ranks 4th of 9 priced cities in Finland on cost — $1,525 a month in essentials, 5% above Kuopio, the cheapest. The average net salary of $2,753 covers that 1.8×. 99.5 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at kunta level. PM2.5 averages 5.1 µg/m³ a year, 1× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages -3°C, Jul 18°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $674 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $869 |
| Groceries | $219 |
| Dining out | $406 |
| Utilities | $160 |
| Local transport | $66 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,525 |
| Avg net salary | $2,753 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,173 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,477 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Turku, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $16.71 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $103.73 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $12.68 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $4.94 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $9.85 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $9.80 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.94 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.97 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.68 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.68 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.79 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.77 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $8.03 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $15.45 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.96 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.27 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $4.60 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.57 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.61 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $2.15 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $3.54 |
| Monthly transit pass | $65.69 |
| Taxi start | $8.76 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.73 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $2.31 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $136.86 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $22.76 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $29.97 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $45.18 |
| Cinema, one seat | $20.17 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Turku has 99.5 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (kunta level). That is the 8th-highest of 10 Finland cities we track. Finland's national figure is 106.5, so Turku runs 7 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -3.2°C | -7.8°C | 90% | 81% | 57 mm |
| Feb | -2.5°C | -7°C | 88% | 74% | 47 mm |
| Mar | -0°C | -4.4°C | 81% | 65% | 39 mm |
| Apr | 4.5°C | 0.6°C | 72% | 59% | 36 mm |
| May | 10.7°C | 7.8°C | 66% | 52% | 42 mm |
| Jun | 15.9°C | 14.3°C | 68% | 51% | 56 mm |
| Jul | 17.5°C | 16.8°C | 74% | 58% | 90 mm |
| Aug | 16.6°C | 15.9°C | 80% | 61% | 94 mm |
| Sep | 12.2°C | 10.4°C | 84% | 67% | 59 mm |
| Oct | 6.6°C | 3.4°C | 87% | 71% | 58 mm |
| Nov | 2.8°C | -0.9°C | 91% | 82% | 55 mm |
| Dec | -0.5°C | -4.8°C | 91% | 82% | 55 mm |
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