How much do you need to earn to live here, after Finland takes its share?
Here's the gross monthly salary that covers rent, food, transport, and utilities once Finland's tax system has taken its cut. (2026)
The floor in Turku is roughly €1,791/month gross, on a lean budget.
For something that feels comfortable, think €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
Second-hand 1BR 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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We add up monthly expenses (rent, groceries, transport, utilities, dining out) for each lifestyle tier, then work backwards to find the gross salary that lands on that number after Finland's income tax and social contributions. Rent data reflects second-hand listings, which is what expats actually pay. All figures come from 2026 official government statistics. Full attribution lives on our data sources page.
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.