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Cost of Living in Tampere, Turku & Oulu
Lower-cost Finnish university cities. Here's a realistic monthly budget for an Indian student in Tampere, Turku & Oulu — rent, food, transport and insurance — in EUR and rupees.
- Rent €350 – €650/month
- Total €873 – €1,173/month
- ≈ ₹1 lakh – ₹1.3 lakh/month
- 5 universities
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How much does it cost to live in Tampere, Turku & Oulu as a student?
Budget €873 – €1,173 a month (about ₹1 lakh – ₹1.3 lakh), or €10,500 – €14,100 a year. Rent for a room in shared housing is the biggest cost at €350 – €650. Tampere, Turku & Oulu is the cheapest of the 2 cities we track in Finland.
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Tampere, Turku & Oulu budget at a glance
- Room in shared housing
- €350 – €650 a month
- Monthly budget
- €873 – €1,173
- Yearly budget
- €10,500 – €14,100
- In rupees (a year)
- ₹11 lakh – ₹15 lakh
- Health cover
- Private insurance for the residence permit plus the FSHS student health fee
- Getting around
- Student discounts on regional transport
- Exchange rate used
- €1 ≈ ₹109
Monthly budget
Student budget in Tampere, Turku & Oulu
Planning estimates for 2026 — rents move quickly, so check live listings before you sign.
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Cutting costs in Tampere, Turku & Oulu
Cook at home
Groceries for about €300 a month — Indian grocery stores are common in big cities.
Use student transport
Student discounts on regional transport
Work part-time
Up to 30 hours a week on average during term
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About €873 – €1,173 (₹1 lakh – ₹1.3 lakh), including rent.
A room in shared housing usually costs €350 – €650 a month.
Part-time work (up to 30 hours a week on average during term) helps, but it rarely covers everything — plan savings or a loan for living costs.
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