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Cost of Living in Tampere

Tampere, Pirkanmaa, Finland · Population 369,233

▲ +0% vs Finland average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)€921 ($1,001)
Couple, monthly€1,659 ($1,803)
Family of four, monthly€2,168 ($2,356)

Estimated Prices in Tampere

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant€9.07 ($9.86)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range€36.28 ($39.43)per meal
Cappuccino€2.72 ($2.96)each
Monthly groceries (single person)€206 ($223)per month
Monthly public transport pass€33.25 ($36.15)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment€87.67 ($95.29)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)€25.39 ($27.60)per month
Fitness club membership€25.39 ($27.60)per month
Cinema ticket€6.65 ($7.23)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre€455 ($495)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre€317 ($344)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre€950 ($1,033)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Tampere is €3,121 ($3,392) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of €921 ($1,001) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly €1,198 ($1,302) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (€317 ($344)) represents about 34% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Pirkkala

7 km away · Pirkanmaa

Ylöjärvi

11 km away · Pirkanmaa

Nokia

14 km away · Pirkanmaa

Kangasala

17 km away · Pirkanmaa

Lempäälä

20 km away · Pirkanmaa

Valkeakoski

29 km away · Pirkanmaa

Hämeenkyrö

33 km away · Pirkanmaa

Orivesi

37 km away · Pirkanmaa

Other Major Cities in Finland

Helsinki

Uusimaa · pop. 1,360,075

€1,150 ($1,250) / mo

Espoo

Uusimaa · pop. 325,716

€921 ($1,001) / mo

Vantaa

Uusimaa · pop. 248,199

€865 ($940) / mo

Oulu

Pohjois-Pohjanmaa · pop. 217,469

€865 ($940) / mo

Turku

Varsinais-Suomi · pop. 209,633

€865 ($940) / mo

Jyväskylä

Keski-Suomi · pop. 149,895

€865 ($940) / mo

Kuopio

Pohjois-Savo · pop. 126,572

€865 ($940) / mo

Lahti

Päijät-Häme · pop. 121,832

€865 ($940) / mo

Living in Tampere

Tampere is one of the key cities in Finland. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is €921 ($1,001), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around €317 ($344) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to €2,168 ($2,356) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately €1,659 ($1,803) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Tampere is €3,121 ($3,392). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least €1,198 ($1,302) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tampere expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €921 ($1,001) per month in Tampere including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Finland.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Tampere?
A net salary of around €1,198 ($1,302) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Tampere with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Tampere is €3,121 ($3,392).
How much is rent in Tampere?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated €455 ($495) per month in the city centre and €317 ($344) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about €950 ($1,033).
Is Tampere cheaper than Finland on average?
No — Tampere is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Finland average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Tampere?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €206 ($223) in Tampere. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €9 ($10) and a cappuccino runs around €3 ($3).
How do transport costs in Tampere compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Tampere is estimated at €33 ($36). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Tampere are estimates based on Finland national averages adjusted for city size (population 369,233). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.