Tampere
Finland
Updated on October 02, 2025
Overview
Tampere is Finland's third most populous city with 350,951 inhabitants in 2025. Known as the 'Manchester of the North', it's a major industrial, technological and educational center. The city combines industrial heritage with modern innovation, situated between two lakes in the Pirkanmaa region.
Average cost of living€1,795.00
Quality of Life86/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€400.00
1-bed flat (center)€650.00
1-bed flat (outside)€550.00
3-bed flat (center)€1,200.00
3-bed flat (outside)€950.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€3,200.00
sqm outside center€2,400.00
Utilities
Basic utilities€120.00
Internet€25.00
Mobile plan€20.00
Transportation
One-way ticket€3.20
Monthly pass€55.00
Taxi start€6.50
Gasoline (1 l)€1.65
Leisure
Cinema ticket€14.00
Fitness club€45.00
Education
Preschool (month)€280.00
Intl. primary (year)€0.00
Demographics
Population 250,000
Metropolitan area population 420,000
Metropolitan area —
Advantages
- ✓ Strong technology and innovation sector
- ✓ Excellent educational system with renowned universities
- ✓ Good quality of life and natural environment
- ✓ Lower cost of living than Helsinki
- ✓ Rich culture and active student life
Disadvantages
- × Cold climate with long winters
- × Fewer job opportunities than Helsinki
- × Finnish language barriers
- × Competitive housing market
- × Limited entertainment options compared to capitals