Cost of Living in Tampere
Summary of cost of living in Tampere, Finland:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $3,921.7 (€3,496.9), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,056.9 (€942.4), excluding rent.
- Tampere is 6.0% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Tampere is, on average, 30.2% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | €14.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | €79.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | €10.50 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | €7.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €8.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | €4.65 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.59 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | €1.76 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €1.14 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | €2.18 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | €0.99 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €2.86 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | €3.62 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | €5.77 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | €8.75 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | €0.94 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | €0.84 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | €1.02 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | €1.60 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | €0.52 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | €0.76 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €2.54 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | €1.81 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €14.26 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | €2.79 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.98 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | €11.44 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | €2.90 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | €65.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | €3.90 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | €1.92 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €59.40 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €2.09 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | €32,703.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | €33,602.40 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €117.58 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €22.00 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €21.51 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €44.05 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €30.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | €16.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | €295.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ? | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €85.57 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €43.52 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €91.49 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €137.74 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €861.25 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €673.25 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €1,586.75 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €1,152.57 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €396.12 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €268.75 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €2,481.83 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.51 | |
Prices in Tampere
This city had 371 entries in the past 12 months by 20 different contributors.
Last update: 18 October 2026
Last update: 18 October 2026
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