How much do you need to earn to live in Turku? We calculate the gross monthly salary required to cover rent, food, transport, and utilities — accounting for Finland's tax system.
You need at least €1,791/month gross to live in Turku on a budget.
For a comfortable lifestyle, aim for €2,385/month gross (€1,668 net after ~30% tax).
| Expense | Budget | Comfortable | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | €580 Cheapest neighborhood (Runosmäki) | €840 Median neighborhood | €925 Premium neighborhood (Keskusta) |
| Groceries | €320 | €384 | €480 |
| Transport | €52 | €52 | €52 |
| Utilities | €128 | €128 | €128 |
| Dining & Entertainment | €220 | €264 | €330 |
| Total Monthly Expenses | €1,300 | €1,668 | €1,915 |
€1,791/month gross
€2,385/month gross
€2,835/month gross
1-bedroom second-hand rents across 5 neighborhoods in Turku
Runosmäki
15 min by bus
€580 - €760
Kupittaa
10 min by bus
€710 - €920
Port Arthur
8 min by walk
€730 - €950
Keskusta
0 min by walk
€800 - €1,050
Hirvensalo
18 min by bus
€760 - €980
Port Arthur
8 min by walk
€730 - €950
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Open calculatorWe total monthly expenses (rent, groceries, transport, utilities, dining out) for each lifestyle tier, then reverse-calculate the gross salary needed to cover those expenses after Finland's income tax and social contributions. Rent data comes from second-hand market listings (what expats actually pay). All figures are based on 2026 data from official government statistics. See our data sources for full attribution.
On a budget lifestyle, you need at least €1,791/month gross salary to cover basic expenses in Turku. For a comfortable lifestyle, aim for €2,385/month gross. These figures include rent, food, transport, utilities, and dining out, with taxes calculated for Finland.
The average 1-bedroom rent across 5 neighborhoods in Turku is approximately €824/month. Rents range from €580 in Runosmäki to €1,050 in Keskusta.
Monthly groceries for a single person in Turku cost approximately €320. This covers basic home cooking. Dining out and premium food will add to this budget.
Tax rates in Finland are progressive. At the budget salary level of €1,791/month, the effective tax rate is approximately 27%. At the comfortable level of €2,385/month, it rises to approximately 30%. This includes income tax and social contributions.